News briefs on companies in PJM Interconnection: Carlyle Group, DTE Energy, Duke Energy, Exelon, First Energy, and NRG.

Company briefs on some of the companies doing business in PJM: NRG, Ameren, and information on smart meter usage from Navigant Research.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from the Supreme Court, the OECD, the GAO, the NRC, and other national news.