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PJM Market Regulatory Proceeding

Duke Energy CORP · 2026-08-23 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Duke Energy intervened in a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding concerning the PJM Interconnection wholesale power market. Duke cited substantial interests as a major generation and transmission participant. The case could affect the company’s market operations, use of transmission assets, wholesale-power and transmission access, and competitive position, including support for grid investment and its data-center pipeline. No specific dollar impact or resolution timeframe was reported.

Key facts

• Duke Energy said the regulatory action is crucial for its growth strategy, which relies on rising power demand and grid investments, and aims to protect its access to wholesale power and transmission to support its capital programs and data center pipeline. source
• Duke Energy has moved to intervene in a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding related to the PJM Interconnection market. source
• Duke Energy said the outcome of this case could significantly impact its market operations, use of transmission assets, and competitive position within the regional power market. source