PJM Utilities Ask for Extra Time on Cost-Sharing Rules
Published Date: 6/9/2026
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Summary
PJM Transmission Owners and state groups asked for more time—until August 11, 2026—to agree on how to plan and pay for big electric projects across 13 states and D.C. They want to use extra time and mediation to find a fair way to share costs before filing their official plans. This delay affects utilities and customers by pushing back decisions on who pays for future electric upgrades.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Who Pays for Upgrades Is Delayed
The requested extension pushes back decisions about who will pay for future electric transmission upgrades in the PJM region (13 states plus D.C.), delaying when customers and utilities will know the final cost-sharing rules. The delay applies while parties seek consensus and may affect timing of cost allocation outcomes.
60-Day Filing Deadline Extension
PJM Transmission Owners asked for a 60-day extension so their required regional compliance filing under Order No. 1920 can be filed by August 11, 2026. The motion also sets an answers deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 9, 2026.
Mediation Sought to Set Cost Sharing
PARSEC and PJM Transmission Owners asked for additional time and the opportunity to use mediation to try to reach consensus on an ex ante Long-Term Regional Transmission Cost Allocation Method for the PJM region covering 13 states and the District of Columbia. They say mediation would be used before filing the official regional plan.
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