Utility Dive•7 days ago
FERC members raise alarms about PJM failure to meet reliability target
Key Takeaway
PJM's acknowledgment of reliability concerns and stricter vetting for large loads signals a more challenging and scrutinized environment for new power demand and capacity development in the region.
AI Summary
- •PJM is facing FERC scrutiny over potential reliability shortfalls, indicating a stressed grid environment for developers and large power consumers.
- •A new, potentially lower load forecast is expected next month, driven by PJM's stricter vetting of large loads and a reduced economic outlook. This could temporarily ease capacity pressure but signals a more challenging environment for new demand integration.
- •Large power consumers (e.g., data centers) should anticipate increased scrutiny, potentially longer lead times, and more stringent requirements for grid interconnection and capacity allocation within PJM due to new 'stricter vetting' policies.
Topics
capacity-marketdatacenterfercinterconnectpjmpolicy
Article Content
PJM says several factors could close the capacity shortfall, including a new load forecast next month that could be significantly lower than the last due to stricter vetting of potential large loads and a reduced economic outlook.