(The Center Square) – With the state’s notoriously cold winter just around the corner, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined a group of governors now demanding that grid operator PJM Interconnection take steps to address its record-high electricity rates.
Pritzker recently joined Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Delaware Gov. John Carney in penning a letter to PJM that addresses the impact the development is having on consumers following the region’s capacity auction.
“No one should have to worry about not being able to afford their electricity bill, especially as we approach colder months,” Pritzker said in a news release. “PJM’s record-high price increases showcase a complete disregard of vulnerable communities across state lines and they must
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