(The Center Square) – A new deal could dampen the shock of anticipated price spikes from rising energy costs.

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said PJM will support a new price cap meant to lower the cost of the power grid in the coming year after a recent auction forecasted an 800% increase. That spike would have translated to a 30% rise in utility bills.

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