State regulators, policymakers and utilities often argue that market failure justifies energy efficiency programs. Consultant Kenneth Costello disagrees.

If data centers are connected to the grid they should contribute to the cost of the network infrastructure providing those services, Exelon Executive Colette Honorable said.

Just as PJM negotiated provisions for data centers, they must do the same for battery storage. PJM’s next Order 2023 compliance filing is the time to make this change, says the Union of Concerned Scientists' Mike Jacobs.  

Energy consultant Kenneth W. Costello says state utility regulators in recent years have exhibited political posturing that deviates from their original mission.