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.

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

Federal Briefs - news items from congress and the federal agencies that impact companies doing business in PJM. Today's stories include news on the EPA, the EIA, and on energy legislation.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved the energy-efficiency plans for PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Duquesne Light Co. and FirstEnergy’s affili...