2026/2027 PJM Capacity Auction Outcome Will Jolt Electric Prices for Consumers
Illinois electric consumers opening their latest utility bills were shocked to discover a massive price spike (20-25%), due to the results of the last PJM Capacity Auction (2025-2026). Today, PJM released the results of next year’s auction for 2026-27. At $329.17/MW Day, the results were 22% higher than last year. It is now clear that substantially higher electric rates are here to stay unless policymakers act.
