#GridReliability

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ISO New England’s Market Changes: Balancing Cost & Reliability - Cozzy Energy Solutions

ISO New England is proposing changes to its Day-Ahead Ancillary Services market designed to increase cost effectiveness while upholding grid reliability. A joint submission from ISO New England and the New England Power Pool Participants Committee seeks adjustments to four parameters within the existing market structure, following recommendations from the ISO’s Internal Market Monitor. The

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Texas Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Under Abbott’s Regulations - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Governor Greg Abbott has confirmed that QTS Data Centers has committed to adhering to state regulations and undergoing a comprehensive evaluation process. The governor emphasized that data center expansion must not negatively impact the well-being of Texans. Specific rules have been enacted to ensure these facilities protect the power system, conserve water supplies, respect local

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Powering Texas: Ørsted’s New Battery Storage Project - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Ørsted has begun commercial operations at its Old 300 Storage project, a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system in Needville, Texas. The facility, which utilizes Tesla Megapacks from Tesla’s Lathrop, California manufacturing center, is located adjacent to the existing 430 MW Old 300 Solar project. Ørsted stated that the battery storage system will function

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Lehigh Valley Electricity: High Prices & a Grid in Transition - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Electricity prices in the Lehigh Valley are expected to remain high through at least 2030, according to market analysts. Consumer advocates express concerns about the effectiveness of reforms being implemented by the regional grid operator, PJM, intended to shield ratepayers from escalating costs driven by data center development. PJM coordinates electricity service for 67 million

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Texas Data Centers Face Scrutiny Under New Governor’s Order - Cozzy Energy Solutions

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct a detailed verification and audit for all data center projects seeking connection to ERCOT. No project will be allowed to proceed until this assessment is completed. Projects that do not meet

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Texas Data Centers Face Scrutiny Amid Power Grid Concerns - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Governor Greg Abbott has directed both the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to thoroughly review all data center projects seeking connection to the state’s power grid. ERCOT is currently evaluating interconnection requests totaling more than 474 GW, with approximately 90 percent stemming from data centers. This

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Heatwave Costs: Why PJM’s Power Prices Are Soaring - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Power prices have surged for consumers in the Mid-Atlantic region during this summer's extreme heat, a consequence of delays in implementing renewable energy projects within the PJM Interconnection. On July 2nd, as a heat dome settled over the area, PJM experienced price spikes reaching $2,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh) at peak demand—a stark contrast to Texas’s

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Texas Data Centers Face Grid Scrutiny - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Texas Assesses Data Center Growth Amid Power Grid Concerns Texas has emerged as a significant hub for data centers, attracting substantial investment from technology companies driven by escalating needs for artificial intelligence and cloud computing services. This rapid expansion is raising concerns about the state's power infrastructure, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to initiate a review

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Mid-Atlantic Heatwave Exposes Grid Vulnerabilities - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Rising electricity prices and strained grid capacity are impacting consumers across the Mid-Atlantic region during this summer's extreme heat, according to recent reports. The PJM Interconnection, which serves a large portion of the Mid-Atlantic states, experienced electricity prices spiking as high as $2,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh) on July 2nd during periods of peak demand related

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Windfall of Uncertainty - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Administration Actions Trigger Industry Concerns Regarding Offshore Wind August 8, 2026 Recent policy decisions by the Trump administration targeting offshore wind power development are having repercussions that extend beyond project cancellations, creating substantial uncertainty across the energy sector. This was a key finding discussed at an event hosted by Turn Forward. Speakers emphasized that these

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Texas Data Center Growth Faces New Restrictions - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Governor Imposes Restrictions on Data Center Development Governor Greg Abbott has enacted new regulations limiting data center projects seeking access to public utilities in Texas. The directive requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct detailed evaluations of data center developers prior to grid connection. These

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Power Surge: Why Electric Bills Are Soaring in Pennsylvania - Cozzy Energy Solutions

Pennsylvania Residents Face Soaring Electric Bills Amid Fossil Fuel Reliance Utility bills are escalating for Pennsylvania residents as the state increasingly depends on fossil fuels and contends with ongoing supply shortfalls from PJM, the regional electricity grid operator. Clean energy advocates believe solutions exist, but political divisions in Harrisburg are obstructing progress. The rising costs