PJM files backstop auction plan at FERC to address capacity shortfall from data center demand

PJM Interconnection has submitted a capacity auction proposal to federal regulators to address a projected shortage driven by surging data center power demand, which could grow by 70 GW by 2038.

First covered Aug 3, 2026 · 5:22 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Utility Dive PJM files backstop auction plan at FERC to meet capacity shortfall — The proposal aims to fill a capacity shortfall driven by surging data center demand, which could grow by 70 GW by 2038, according to the PJM Interconnection.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-03 (#3)

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