Washington DC: “Renewable energy projects in the PJM pipeline are ready to meet the Mid-Atlantic’s growing electricity demand — especially as AI and data center development rapidly accelerate load across the region.
But with the new federal deadlines for clean energy tax credits, states need to make their permitting and siting processes far faster, or many shovel-ready projects could miss their window to qualify. That would mean higher development costs, canceled projects, and ultimately, higher electric bills for consumers.
Delays at the state level dictate whether consumers can access affordable, reliable clean energy. With so much private investment and grid reliability on the line, PJM states must act with urgency to clear a path to market.” Evan Vaughan, Executive Director, MAREC Action
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MAREC Action (MAREC informally stands for “Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition”) is a 501.c4 non-profit dedicated to the growth of renewable energy technologies that improve our environment, diversify our electricity generation portfolio, and boost economic development in the PJM grid region. Our mission is to improve and enhance the opportunities for renewable energy development in ten jurisdictions in the PJM region in and around the Mid-Atlantic, specifically: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. We provide education and expertise on the economic benefits and environmental sustainability of wind and solar energy; offer technical expertise and advice on operating and integrating wind and solar into the electrical power system; and promote fair policies, rules and regulations to expand the region’s electric transmission system to accommodate the growth of renewable energy usage.