Pennsylvania Threatens to Go ‘Own Way’ If Grid Won’t Change

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has threatened to take his state's electricity grid "its own way" if the operator, PJM Interconnection, fails to implement changes to address the soaring energy bills faced by Pennsylvanians. Shapiro's comments come amid growing concerns over the rising costs of electricity in the state, which have been driven by a variety of factors, including the ongoing transition to renewable energy sources and the impact of global energy markets. The governor has called on PJM, which oversees the electric grid serving 65 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia, to make necessary changes to its operations in order to provide more affordable and reliable power to Pennsylvania residents. Shapiro has not specified the exact nature of the changes he is seeking, but his threat to take Pennsylvania's grid "its own way" suggests he is willing to consider alternative approaches, potentially including the creation of a state-level grid system, if PJM fails to address the state's concerns.