Utility-Owned Power Plants in PJM Region

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Utilities in the PJM Interconnection region are seeking to regain the ability to build and own power plants in states that had previously deregulated power plant ownership. This effort is driven by rising electricity demand from data centers and concerns about electricity supply reliability and price volatility. Legislation is being considered in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland to allow utilities to own power plants under certain conditions, with debates ongoing about the impact on competition, consumer costs, and market dynamics.