Transmission and Distribution

Estimated changes in daily peak load and daily energy use due to coronavirus-related impacts in the 13-state PJM region.More than two months into the coronavirus-related restrictions shaping energy-use patterns, PJM updated stakeholders on the most recent observations of changing load and discussed the use of a revised long-term forecast for the upcoming capacity market … [Read more...] about PJM Updates Pandemic Impacts to Current Load, Long-Term Forecast

PJM has submitted a second compliance filing regarding capacity market price rules to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which on April 16, denied rehearing of its Dec. 19 ruling, and required a compliance filing on several areas for which PJM had sought clarification. FERC’s December order significantly expanded the application of the Minimum Offer Price … [Read more...] about PJM Submits Second MOPR Compliance Filing

PJM Interconnection’s 2019 Annual Report is now available on its website. The report highlights PJM’s progress as it continues to operate in an industry driven by accelerating change. The report’s theme, “Reflect. Refocus. Refine.,” emphasizes PJM’s commitment to our members and stakeholders. The look back underscores our continuing … [Read more...] about Annual Report Reflects an Industry Characterized by Continual Change

PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, has the resources available and is prepared to meet summer demand for customers in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Power system operators at PJM are prepared to serve a forecasted summer peak demand for electricity of approximately 148,000 MW. This assessment of PJM’s operational … [Read more...] about PJM Prepared to Meet Summer Demand, Maintain Reliability

During PJM’s weekly update around its response to the coronavirus outbreak, it reported the following updates: Operations PJM continues to work on its return-to-campus plan in accordance with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan. Gov. Wolf extended the stay-at-home order out to June 4 for counties in the red phase. Montgomery County, where PJM’s facilities … [Read more...] about Telecommuting Continues; COVID-19 Load Impacts Updated