Maryland Officials Say Changes to Electric Grid Governance Aren’t Enough
Critics said PJM kept most control after adding one state seat to its nominating committee, despite a FERC push for meaningful reforms.
- On Wednesday, PJM Interconnection members voted on governance reforms, but critics argued the plan fails to shift decision-making power to states. The proposal grants members veto power over key decisions, leaving state officials as observers.
- PJM reevaluated its structure following Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett's July warning to make "meaningful" reforms. Swett urged the grid operator to address mounting pressure from states and the White House.
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten stated members gave themselves "veto power over the very decisions at issue." Maryland Gov. Wes Moore added the proposal "stifles the states" by allowing companies to approve their own reforms.
- PJM members voted to add one state seat to their nominating committee. PJM spokesman Jeff Shields called the move "an important step in the governance reform process," while acknowledging differences remain regarding the appropriate role of states.
- Maryland Sen. Katie Fry Hester noted PJM's decisions shape grid reliability and electricity prices. Climate groups like the Chesapeake Climate Action Network argue the governance remains broken, requiring FERC to intervene and force drastic changes.
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Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough - The Mexico Ledger
Maryland Sen. Katie Fry Hester (D-Howard and Montgomery) speaks during a July rally calling for changes to management of PJM, the multistate electric grid operator, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)Democratic leaders in Maryland and around the region have long called for PJM Interconnection, which administers the regional electric grid, to give more weight to state voices in its decision-…
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Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough
Maryland Sen. Katie Fry Hester (D-Howard and Montgomery) speaks during a July rally calling for changes to management of PJM, the multistate electric grid operator, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)Democratic leaders in Maryland and around the region have long called for PJM Interconnection, which administers the regional electric grid, to give more weight to state voices in its decision-…
Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough - Seward Independent
Maryland Sen. Katie Fry Hester (D-Howard and Montgomery) speaks during a July rally calling for changes to management of PJM, the multistate electric grid operator, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)Democratic leaders in Maryland and around the region have long called for PJM Interconnection, which administers the regional electric grid, to give more weight to state voices in its decision-…
Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren't enough
Leaders throughout the region overseen by power grid operator PJM Interconection have long called for states to have a greater voice in grid decision-making, but governance reforms advanced this week by PJM left advocates feeling disappointed.
Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough - Stateline Publications
Maryland Sen. Katie Fry Hester (D-Howard and Montgomery) speaks during a July rally calling for changes to management of PJM, the multistate electric grid operator, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)Democratic leaders in Maryland and around the region have long called for PJM Interconnection, which administers the regional electric grid, to give more weight to state voices in its decision-…
Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Maryland Sen. Katie Fry Hester (D-Howard and Montgomery) speaks during a July rally calling for changes to management of PJM, the multistate electric grid operator, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)Democratic leaders in Maryland and around the region have long called for PJM Interconnection, which administers the regional electric grid, to give more weight to state voices in its decision-…
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