Exelon’s proposed $6.8 billion acquisition of Pepco Holdings Inc. should clear federal regulatory hurdles easily but may face a tougher time convincing state regulators.

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

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

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

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

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

Pepco Holdings Inc. Chairman and CEO Joseph Rigby announced yesterday he will step down as chief executive this year after a turbulent tenure marked by criticism over the company’s reliability.

News briefs from the states within the PJM footprint. This week we include Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

State briefs from around PJM's territory. Included this week are Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.