Synchronized Reserve service supplies electricity if the grid has an unexpected need for more power on short notice. The power output of generating units supplying synchronized reserve can be increased quickly to supply the needed energy to balance supply and demand; demand resources also can bid to supply synchronized reserve by reducing their energy use on short notice.
Load-serving entities can meet their obligation to provide synchronized reserve to the grid by using their own generation, by purchasing it under contract with another party or by buying it on the Synchronized Reserve Market.
The following postings provide current and historical information about PJM’s Synchronized Reserve Market.