Energy
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Eyes Largest Municipal Solar Installation in City History
Northeast Philadelphia Airport may be on the verge of a significant green energy milestone that could set a new standard for how the city powers its public facilities. A proposed 1.5-megawatt solar farm, still awaiting City Council approval, would generate an estimated 3,000 megawatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to cover the airport’s entire operational…
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PJM Turns to AI to Fast-Track Power Projects Amid Growing Demand
PJM Interconnection is reopening its application process for new power-generation projects after a multiyear pause, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Audubon-based grid operator, which oversees electricity for 65 million people across 13 states, said 811 projects are now seeking approval to connect to the system. The move comes as demand is expected…
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Another Large-Scale Data Center Could Reshape Montco Landscape
A data center proposal in Linfield is officially on the table, adding to a growing list of large-scale projects across Montgomery County, writes Evan Brandt for The Times Herald. Township officials confirmed that an application has been submitted for a massive development at the former Publicker Distillery site. The proposal calls for nearly 1.8 million…
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Data Center Debate Heats Up in Limerick as Secrecy Concerns Surface
Concerns of transparency circle the proposed data center debate in Limerick Township, according to Ford Turner for The Center Square. Township officials declined to sign a non-disclosure agreement tied to the project, opting instead to keep discussions public. The proposal calls for eight two-story buildings spanning roughly 2.8 million square feet near Pottstown, along with…
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With Volatile Fuel Prices, Delta Reaping Benefit of Trainer Refinery
Delta Air Lines’ investment in a Trainer refinery operated byMonroe Energy has been beneficial as jet fuel prices surge from global supply disruptions, writes Liam Walters for Trendy Tech Tribe. Delta is the only major U.S. carrier protected from the worst worldwide impacts. The TrainerRefinery processes 185,000 barrels of crude per day and produces about…
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Shipment From Marcus Hook Helped Launch US Natural Gas Industry
Ten years ago, a large vessel launched at Energy Transfer’s Marcus Hook Industrial Complex carried ethane for the first time to Europe, triggering a thriving U.S. natural gas industry, reports Energy Transfer. The INEOS Intrepid set sail on March 9, 2016, from the Complex, known today as the Marcus Hook Terminal, to Norway. When “cracked”…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. County commissioners approved the advertisement of a request for proposals tied to a Sustainable Energy Partnership. This also includes Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties. The initiative aims to install…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and household electric bills. Audubon’s PJM Interconnection has unveiled a plan to manage skyrocketing electricity demand driven largely by data centers powering artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, new…
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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and household electric bills. Audubon’s PJM Interconnection has unveiled a plan to manage skyrocketing electricity demand driven largely by data centers powering artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, new…
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Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection said it successfully maintained grid reliability through extreme winter and summer weather in 2025, even as electricity demand reached record levels across its service area, according to ROI-NJ. PJM manages the nation’s largest power grid and serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C. It reported setting new winter demand…
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Pennsylvania Moves to Increase Oversight of PJM as Data Centers Drives Energy Concerns
As massive data centers continue to rise across the region, Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to increase transparency around how the state’s electrical grid is managed, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new bill introduced this week gives the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) greater oversight of PJM Interconnection. The Audubon grid operator is…
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Audubon’s PJM Opens Door to Battery Growth as Data Center Demand Surges
As data centers continue expanding across the mid-Atlantic, Audubon-based PJM Interconnection is modernizing how new energy projects connect to the grid, writes Ethan Howland for Utility Drive. Recent reforms to PJM’s surplus interconnection rules have opened the door for a surge in battery storage development. This aims to address mounting pressure on capacity prices and…
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Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic
Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for the Solar Power World. The company was founded after the couple, who had spent a year in Costa Rica gaining hands-on experience in solar energy projects, returned to Pennsylvania and…
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EQT Corp. Powering Up for Growing AI Footprint in Pennsylvania
EQT Corp., the nation’s largest independent natural gas producer, is preparing to meet the surging demand driven by Pennsylvania’s growing AI footprint, writes Salena Zito for The Washington Post. “I mean, the size of this thing, it’s crazy,” said Toby Rice, the CEO of Pittsburgh-based EQT. “We are hearing estimates for power demand for AI…
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PECO CEO at Energy Briefing: Rise of AI, Demand for Power Requires Flexible Policies to Build Capacity
PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez recently discussed pressing energy issues, including the surge in demand and the unique challenges and opportunities for power providers and energy consumers, at the 13th Annual SEI Energy Briefing at the Chester County Economic Development Council. A program of the CCEDC, the Smart Energy Initiative is designed to provide…
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PECO President Dave Velazquez to Headline Smart Energy Initiative’s 13th Annual Energy Briefing on Feb. 11
PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez will be one of the featured speakers when the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern Pennsylvania brings together top leaders in the field to address the evolving energy landscape at its 13th Annual Energy Briefing. Taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 8-10 AM at the Chester County Economic…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid PMF Industries, the 63-year-old Pennsylvania company, expand into the clean hydrogen market. The $7 million project will create 20 new full-time jobs, retain 78 positions, and strengthen Pennylvania’s clean energy…
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