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EconomyTransmission constraint costs at largest US grid surge to $6 billion in 2026

Congestion costs at PJM, the largest U.S. power grid, rose 43% to $6 billion in the first half of the year, according to the grid’s independent watchdog. Overloads on high-voltage transmission lines intensified during the period.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-21 21:01Original

Transmission constraint costs at largest US grid surge to $6 billion in 2026
Transmission constraint costs at largest US grid surge to $6 billion in 2026Economy