Court Upholds PJM Rules Aimed At Ensuring Capacity Can Meet Demand
June 23, 2017
A federal court upheld rules that govern how PJM pays suppliers to provide the electricity needed to meet demand. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission properly approved the rules, which were initiated after an extreme cold wave in 2014 strained the ability of suppliers to deliver power. The regulations are designed to enhance the reliability of the power grid by ensuring there is enough capacity to keep up with demand – even in extreme weather. Environmental organizations charged the rules would boost prices to consumers and hinder clean-energy alternatives.