In a letter to grid operator PJM Interconnection’s leadership this week, the OMA expressed concern that poor oversight and a lack of transparency at PJM are driving up electricity costs for Ohio customers without improving reliability. Capacity charges will jump by $12 billion in the 2025/26 delivery year, yet the interconnection backlog and auction delays by PJM persist.

In the letter, the OMA cites years of missed opportunities, flawed forecasts, and failure to hold utilities accountable, all of which have left manufacturers and ratepayers footing the bill. As PJM considers new leadership next year, the OMA has asked that they take responsibility for supporting competitive markets and put their electric customers first. 7/16/2025