New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned fracking in the state, saying there was insufficient data to overcome concerns over the practice’s health risks.

News briefs from the states within the PJM footprint. This week we include Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Republicans threatened to blunt the Obama administration’s proposed carbon emissions rule after taking control of Congress in last week's elections.

News briefs from the states within the PJM footprint. This week we include Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia.

State briefs from around PJM's territory. Included this week are Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from Congress, the US Dept. of Energy, the EPA, FERC, NEI, and other national news.

State briefs from around PJM's territory. Included this week are Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from FERC, Congress, and the EPA.

State briefs from around PJM's territory. Included this week are Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Briefs from federal agencies governing PJM Interconnection and other national organizations. This week's news include stories from ACEEE, Environment America, the Institute for Electric Efficiency, news on pending legislation and the EPA.