The middle of the U.S. is seeing a return of extreme heat this week with some indications that the weather pattern may shift and August may see a return to a more normal temperature pattern.
PJM - the largest organized power market in the U.S. - released the results of its 2025/26 Capacity Auction, where prices for capacity cleared at the highest level on record at $269.92 per MW-Day.
Detailed U.S. Power Generation Charts in the PDF Below:
Power Market Headlines:
National Weather Service Current Alerts (NWS) - Link
PJM Capacity Auction Results Press Release (PJM) - Link
PJM Capacity Auction Detailed Report (PJM) - Link
Power Market Update | 07.31.2024