In Pennsylvania or Ohio, discussion of higher electricity prices always mentions PJM Interconnection and capacity. PJM Interconnection is the regional grid operator that manages wholesale electricity markets across 13 states, including PA and OH. In PJM, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for capacity, the costs paid to ensure adequate supply at maximum electricity demand levels.
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Pennsylvania Electricity Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why
Pennsylvania is part of the PJM Interconnection, which manages the electric grid for PA and 12 other states. Your electricity bill includes not only energy and delivery costs, but also capacity costs. PA capacity costs incent power generators to maintain sufficient supply on the electric grid during times of peak demand.
Here’s what you can do to keep your bills under control.
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