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FERC chair slams PJM 'mess' as country's largest grid operator delays power auction
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
PJM, the largest grid operator in the US, has delayed its power auction initially planned to accept offers for backstop power supplies between September 30 and October 21. The delay follows PJM falling short of its reserve margin targets amid aggressive growth in data center load demand, drawing criticism from the FERC chair.
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You face a growing risk in energy-heavy data centre markets as PJM’s delay signals tighter controls and supply challenges; plan now to adjust procurement and customer assurances.
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