The first of four PJM workshops designed to explore potential reform of the grid interconnection process drew about 300 participants, who heard presentations on the history of related federal policy, the current queue process and trends, and how PJM’s approach differs from that of other bulk electric system operators. The daylong sessions are being held in response to … [Read more...] about PJM Kicks off Workshops to Study Interconnection Process
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PJM Gives Stakeholders Overview of MOPR Order
PJM Senior Counsel Chen Lu on Thursday presented stakeholders with an overview of the recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order largely approving PJM’s plan to implement an expanded Minimum Offer Price Rule in its annual capacity auction. In a presentation to the Oct. 29 meeting of the Markets and Reliability Committee, Lu outlined remaining compliance … [Read more...] about PJM Gives Stakeholders Overview of MOPR Order
PJM Shares Perspectives on Offshore Wind Development
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Technical Conference Tuesday explored whether and how existing regional transmission organizations and independent system operators can accommodate anticipated growth in offshore wind generation. The Oct. 27 technical conference examined a number of options that may be used to integrate offshore wind, including a “transmission … [Read more...] about PJM Shares Perspectives on Offshore Wind Development
PJM Named a Top Adoption-Friendly Company in the U.S. for 14th Consecutive Year
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has named PJM Interconnection among the top 100 most adoption-friendly companies in the nation for the 14th consecutive year. PJM, operator of the nation’s largest power grid, also ranked first again in the energy and utility company category. Adoption assistance remains a rare benefit offered by employers. Just one in 10 … [Read more...] about PJM Named a Top Adoption-Friendly Company in the U.S. for 14th Consecutive Year
PJM’s New Planning Page Improves Project Transparency
PJM has improved its Planning page on pjm.com as part of an ongoing effort to enhance transparency for project developers and others visiting the site to track current and proposed transmission projects. The interactive data charts now are updated on a more frequent basis. These include the Queued Generation Fuel Mix and Active Studies charts, for example, which indicate … [Read more...] about PJM’s New Planning Page Improves Project Transparency