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Consumers—and the Environment—Are Going to Pay for Problems With the Nation’s Largest Grid Region

Inside Climate News · By Dan Gearino · last updated
Prices soared last week in an auction conducted by PJM Interconnection, reflecting a backlog of approval for renewable energy projects.

By Dan Gearino

A process designed to make sure a swath of the country has reliable electricity has become an example of how not to manage a complex system during a time of rapid change.

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