PJM

Delaware’s last coal plant to close ahead of schedule

The 411 MW generator can retire nearly two years early following the completion of necessary transmission upgrades, PJM said.

Ratepayer organizations: PJM should include reliability must-run plants in future capacity auctions

The advocates say not considering the value of RMR units in PJM’s capacity auctions creates “unjust and unreasonable” prices.

Dominion seeks solar, onshore wind, and more in latest request for proposals

The utility will only consider proposals for facilities located within PJM territory, but not including facilities located in the state of Virginia.

PJM is dispatching coal-fired power less frequently

In 2023, the use of coal-fired generation in PJM fell to 34% of capacity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Coal generators were dispatched less frequently last year, contributing 14% of PJM’s generation, while making up 18% of its generating capacity.

PJM describes widespread generation failures during December cold wave

At the depths of the shortfall, more than 23% of the generating capacity in PJM was unavailable.

Mitsubishi Power’s first USA-made JAC turbine heads to Illinois to provide flexibility to PJM

Mitsubishi Power announced that it shipped the first JAC gas turbine manufactured in America to J-POWER USA Development Co. Ltd. (J-POWER USA) for its 1,200-MW Jackson Generation project in Elwood, Illinois. This company said that the turbine will provide flexible generation that complements additional wind and solar energy and reduces Illinois’ dependence on coal-fired generation. The M501JAC gas turbine in