Chesapeake Climate Action Network

Consumer advocates in the D.C. area are urging changes to PJM's governance structure, arguing it gives disproportionate voting power to energy market participants. They claim allowing more clean energy on the grid could reduce energy bills by $500 annually per customer. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chair Laura Swett acknowledged PJM faces a legitimacy crisis.

Frustrations over proposed data center developments in Maryland counties led to the defeat of local politicians in recent primary elections. Environmental advocates highlight growing bipartisan opposition to data centers due to concerns about electricity and water use, pollution, and environmental degradation.