PJM Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Dynamic Transfers

This page has information for generators outside of the PJM footprint that want to deliver their output into the PJM territory.

Background

When a generator within one balancing authority agrees to deliver power into another, it can choose to electrically transfer its output into the attaining balancing authority and thereby make itself available for dispatch by the attaining balancing authority. This is called a dynamic transfer. As a dynamic transfer, a unit can elect to either dynamically schedule or pseudo tie into an attaining balancing authority.

The graphic below displays how power moves in a dynamic transfer.

Dynamic Transfers

Contact DynamicTransferRequests@pjm.com for any inquiries related to this page.

Dynamic Transfer Requests

Request a Dynamic Transfer

If requested, PJM will provide a copy of the results of the Electrical Distance and Market-to-Market Flowgate Tests as well as related work papers to the extent that providing such work papers does not violate confidentiality agreements in place nor reveal market sensitive information.

Also, if requested, PJM will meet with each pseudo-tie applicant to discuss specific modeling assumptions and the results of the Electrical Distance and Market-to-Market Flowgate Tests for the individual pseudo-tie applicant.

If you would like to modify or terminate an existing dynamic transfer, please complete the Dynamic Transfer Request From: Modification/Termination DOC and return it to DynamicTransferRequests@pjm.com.

Dynamic Schedule

This is a reading or value used to schedule generation, often jointly-owned, between balancing authorities. It is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation tagging rules.

A unit may decide to dynamically schedule, instead of pseudo tying, because the owner does not hold long-term firm transmission service.

Pro Forma Dynamic Schedule Agreement DOC
NAESB Registration Checklist PDF
Manual 12: Balancing Operations WEB | PDF
Dynamic Transfer FAQs

Pseudo Tie

This is a reading or value used as a “virtual” connection to a grid operator when no physical tie exists. The native balancing authority removes the unit from its calculations to schedule generation, and the attaining balancing authority adds it to its own. Pseudo ties currently are not subject to NERC tagging rules, and they must register with the North American Energy Standards Board to assist with interregional congestion management.

A unit may decide to pseudo tie, instead of dynamically scheduling, because the resource is seeking a capacity import limit exception in PJM’s reliability pricing model.

Pseudo-Tie Transfer Process Flow | Diagram PDF
System Modification Cost Reimbursement Agreement PDF

M2M Qualification Test Preliminary Results

2020 PDF
2019 PDF
2018 PDF

Agreement for Generator Pseudo Ties into the PJM Region when:
Pseudo Tie is Physically Located in an Area without a Joint Operating Agreement with Pseudo Tie Operations DOC
Pseudo Tie is Physically Located in an Area with a Joint Operating Agreement with Pseudo Tie Operations DOC

NAESB Registration Checklist PDF
Manual 12: Balancing Operations WEB | PDF
Dynamic Transfer FAQs
Quick User Guide PDF

White Papers

Dynamic Transfers - Electrical Distance Test PDF
Dynamic Transfers - Market-to-Market Flowgate Test PDF

NOTE:  Agreements listed on the Dynamic Transfers page are for reference only.  PJM will provide official agreements for execution.