PJM Capacity Prices Surge for 2026: How to Protect Your Business from Rising Energy Costs!
Corporate Energy Costs Are Surging – Here's How to Protect Your Bottom Line
Attention Facility Managers, CFOs, and Energy Procurement Teams:
Major developments in the energy market are threatening to dramatically increase corporate electricity costs — and businesses need to act now to stay ahead.
PJM Capacity Prices for 2026/2027 Have Spiked
In recent news, PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization responsible for electricity in 13 states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has announced its capacity prices for the 2026/2027 planning year:
- New Capacity Price: $329/MW-day
- Equivalent Annual Cost: ~$120,000 per MW of capacity
- Year-over-Year Increase: Over 20% from the current ~$98,000/MW
This spike is projected to result in an additional 1 cent per kWh increase on your electricity bill — on top of the 2 cent per kWh rise already experienced this year. That’s a significant hit to operational budgets, especially for large commercial and industrial energy users.
What Does This Mean for Your Business?
If your company consumes large amounts of electricity — whether you're running a manufacturing plant, office complex, or data center — this price increase could add tens of thousands of dollars to your annual energy expenses.
This is more than a pricing shift — it's a call to action for corporate energy managers to revisit their energy procurement strategy, demand response programs, and long-term planning.
How Doc Bakey Energy Consulting Can Help You Save
Doc Bakey Energy Consulting, led by Andrew Bakey, PE, CEM, CEP, is a trusted partner for commercial and industrial businesses looking to reduce electricity costs, optimize usage, and develop resilient energy strategies in volatile markets.
Doc Bakey offers:
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Custom Energy Cost Analyses
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Procurement Strategy Consulting
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Energy Efficiency Upgrades
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Demand Response Program Enrollment
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Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs
You’re not alone — but you can take control with the right energy advisor.
Why Now Is the Time to Act
Delaying your response to rising PJM capacity prices could result in locked-in losses if you don’t secure a better position now. Energy supply contracts, budget forecasting, and consumption management are all areas where small adjustments today can lead to major cost avoidance tomorrow.
Don’t wait for your next utility bill to feel the impact — be proactive.
Contact Doc Bakey Today for a No-Cost & No-Obligation Energy Savings Consultation!
