Pennsylvania in Focus
Pennsylvania in Focus
The Center Square
Don’t count on lower electricity prices in 2026 in Pennsylvania
5 minutes Posted Jan 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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(The Center Square) – For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s simply not enough power generation – from gas and nuclear plants, wind and solar farms and battery storage reserves – to feed the grid.