An overworked transformer and PJM operators’ efforts to limit prices were the focus last week as PJM continued to discuss the mid-July heat wave.

The PJM OC and MIC heard first reading last week on proposed manual changes governing PJM’s acquisition and deployment of black start resources.

Unexpected imports from New York — not the mobilization of demand response — caused the heat wave price crash July 18 after spiking to $465/MWh amid the hottest day of the summer.

Former Homeland Security Secretary and PA Gov. Tom Ridge will be the keynote speaker at PJM’s Grid 20/20 forum on grid resiliency on Nov. 11 and 12 in Philadelphia.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Thursday gave final approval to one of several reliability standards and opened for comment two others.

PJM transmission planners identified more than $800 million in reliability upgrades for inclusion in the PJM RTEP for 2013. Costs may exceed $1 billion.

PJM began its first RTO-wide solicitation for black start service July 1, with proposals accepted through Sept. 30. Respondents to the request for proposals...

Billions are at stake in the fight between PJM and MISO over capacity transfer limits. Our Q&A explains the issue, and details how each RTO's characteristics play a part.

Below is a summary of the issues scheduled to be brought to a vote at the Markets and Reliability Committee and Members Committee meetings Thursday, 6/27.

PJM’s summer 2013 emergency preparedness drill exposed several communications problems and the need for additional training, PJM’s Bill Powell told the Operating Committee Tuesday.