PJM seeks new power generators as AI boosts regional energy demand

On 2026-04-29, PJM Interconnection reopened its process for power developers to connect new generation projects to the regional grid it operates. The move comes as PJM says electricity demand is rising rapidly, driven largely by data-center buildout for artificial intelligence. The article says 811 new power-generation projects have applied for interconnections, including battery storage, natural gas, solar, wind, and a potential nuclear fusion project.