Southeast could cut power costs by connecting to PJM, MISO, DOE estimates

The Department of Energy identified transmission gaps preventing southeastern utilities from accessing cheaper power in neighboring regional markets, suggesting infrastructure investment could lower electricity costs for the region.

First covered Jul 10, 2026 · 11:56 AM PT · 1 article

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6h Latitude Media The Southeast is missing out on cheaper power from PJM and MISO — The Department of Energy estimates the region needs to build transmission lines connecting it to neighboring markets.

Primary sources

energy.gov National Transmission Needs Study Draft July 2026 (energy.gov)

ieefa.org Datacenterfactsheet2025 (ieefa.org)

More coverage from around the web

misoenergy.org Interregional Coordination

utilitydive.com MISO will start charging transmission fees on power exports to PJM | Utility Dive

acore.org BILLIONS IN BENEFITS: A PATH FOR EXPANDING TRANSMISSION BETWEEN MISO AND PJM

ourenergypolicy.org Billions in Benefits: A Path for Expanding Transmission Between MISO and PJM - OurEnergyPolicy

ferc.gov Electric Power Markets | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Appeared in: 2026-07-10 (#11) · 2026-07-11 (#12)

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