FERC OKs Capacity Auction Price Collar to Next Two Capacity Auctions

NJ SEED
May 5
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May 1, 2026 | roi-nj.com

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said on April 30 that the agency has accepted electric grid operator PJM’s proposal to extend the existing price collar used in the two most recent capacity auctions for two more future delivery years.

The floor and ceiling for the auction is intended to shield electricity consumers and producers from market volatility.

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NJ SEED: Projected ratepayer savings of more than $25 billion over the 2-year price collar extension is good news as PJM wrestles with providing forever increasing demand. What happens to rates after the 2-year price collar extension?

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