The PJM MRC heard first read Thursday on proposed rule changes to day-ahead resource commitment and scheduling reserve requirements.

FERC has identified 30 common performance metrics for comparing the performance of RTOs and ISOs, as well as utilities outside of organized markets.

PJM’s plans to conduct winter tests of infrequently used generators could cost as much as $15.9 million, officials told the Operating Committee last week.

PJM yesterday proposed sweeping changes to the capacity market, including a new product, to address winter reliability concerns.

PJM will increase performance penalties and incentives and seek ways to incorporate firm gas transportation in energy prices under an initiative announced last week to reduce generator outage rates during winter.

PJM took its first step toward requiring cold weather generator tests, briefing the Operating Committee last week on a proposed problem statement it hopes will result in improved preparedness next winter.

Nearing the end of one of the harshest winters in its history, PJM is considering requiring winter testing of generators.