PJM tells Maryland committee the grid is under strain, urges states to speed permitting and require data‑center reliability measures PJM Interconnection told the Environment and Transportation Committee the regional grid hit about 140 GW and is operating under emergency conditions; PJM urged Maryland lawmakers to avoid policies that retire resources prematurely, speed permitting for new generation and transmission, and consider requiring data centers to provide on‑site generation or financial deposits.

PJM Interconnection warns that Maryland's power grid is under severe stress, urging lawmakers to act quickly to prevent future outages and maintain reliability.

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