Utility Dive•5 months ago
FERC urged to reject AEP waiver request for PJM capacity sale
- •AEP utilities are seeking a FERC waiver to sell PJM capacity originally acquired for data centers that ultimately did not materialize.
- •Monitoring Analytics and the PJM Power Providers Group oppose the waiver, arguing it could distort the capacity market and create unfair advantages.
- •This situation highlights the significant risks for large power consumers (e.g., data centers) and developers in accurately forecasting demand and securing long-term capacity.
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