Energy Storage News
8 September 2026
PJM targets data centre demand with 6GW backstop auction; BESS expected to have competitive edge
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.
PJM has proposed a major overhaul of how it procures power capacity in response to surging data centre demand that has driven auction prices up more than 1,000% in two years and threatens to add US$70 per month to average household electricity bills by 2028.
Key Takeaways
- • PJM targets data centre demand with 6GW backstop auction; BESS expected to have competitive edge.
