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Capacity costs in the PJM Interconnection cleared at unprecedented levels in the latest auction. As shown below in Figure 1, the cost of capacity increased in many parts of PJM by 5x. While this chart... READ MORE >

The official kick-off to summer is almost here. The beginning of summer is also when many regional power grids start to measure a business’ Coincidental Peak demand. The Coincidental Peak (CP) is the ... READ MORE >

Before each winter, many organizations responsible for overseeing North America's power grids release risk assessments. These reports primarily focus on reliability and resiliency, with less emphasis ... READ MORE >

On December 9, PJM proposed a series of changes to its capacity rules. These changes are designed to address: (i) the high clearing prices in the 2025/2026 auction, and (ii) the increasing risk of cap... READ MORE >

Did you get the Simpson’s Nuclear Power Plant play set with the Homer Simpson action figure for Christmas? No? You must not have been good this year, because it seems like nuclear power is all anyone ... READ MORE >

The team at 5 discussed the critical topic of increased capacity costs in PJM and the financial impact on your organization's budgets. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and action... READ MORE >

As we approach the end of August, the focus of the summer typically begins to shift towards things like kids returning to school, parents seeking a more normal schedule, the excitement and optimism of... READ MORE >

The good news is that we now know the price of capacity through May 2026. The bad news is that capacity prices have increased by approximately 5x over the last auction. The surge in price was fueled b... READ MORE >

ERCOT There are two words that describe the reaction of most commercial clients shopping for electricity in Texas: Sticker Shock. Figure 1 shows how the wholesale price of electricity for calendar yea... READ MORE >