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AnalysisJul 3, 2026· 7 min read
The grid just hit a new peak demand record. Utilities are responding by paying for flexibility, not building more plants.

A new PJM peak demand record and Illinois' approval of ComEd's virtual power plant program both point to the same shift: utilities are paying for flexibility, not just building more generation.

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