Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
On April 8, 2026, the PJM Board of Managers issued a letter PDF initiating a Critical Issue Fast Path (CIFP) process delineated in Manual 34, Section 8.6.4, to engage stakeholders in the development of a Reliability Backstop Procurement proposal.
Additional background on the stakeholder engagement and education on this issue prior to the CIFP can be found on the Reliability Backstop Procurement Workshop page.
Chair: Dave Anders
Secretary: Matt Connolly
During the meeting, if you are experiencing issues with connectivity or teleconference, please contact Meeting Support. For registration issues, contact PJM.
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| PJM Reliability Backstop – Request for Information |
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| RFI Document - PJM Reliability Backstop PDF |
4.15.2026
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| Appendix 1 - Load RFI Response Form XLS |
4.15.2026
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| Appendix 2 - Supply RFI Response Form XLS |
4.15.2026
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| Appendix 3 - Regulatory Tariff Response XLS |
4.15.2026
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| Survey Responses and Additional Feedback |
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| Stakeholder Poll Responses PDF |
5.14.2026
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| Stakeholder Feedback on RBP Received by 5 PM on 5.1.2026 PDF |
5.4.2026
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| Stakeholder Feedback on RBP Received by 5 PM on 4.24.2026 PDF |
4.27.2026
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| OPSI Reliability Backstop Procurement Feedback PDF |
4.27.2026
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Upcoming Meetings
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Meeting
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Attendance
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Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
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5.27.2026
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9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EPT
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Open
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Upcoming Meetings
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Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
5.27.2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EPT
Open
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Meeting Materials
5.5.2026 - Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
5.4.2026 - Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
4.17.2026 - Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
| 4.29.2026 | Agenda PDF | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Agenda-doc DOC | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 03 - CIFP - RBP Draft Work Plan PDF | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 04 - CIFP - RBP Issue Charge PDF | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 04 - CIFP - RBP Problem Statement PDF | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 05 - CIFP- RBP Options and Packages Matrix XLS | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 05 - PJM Reliability Backstop Procurement Design - PJM Presentation PDF | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 05 - PJM Reliability Backstop Procurement Proposal - Paper PDF | ||
| 4.29.2026 | Item 06 - Next Steps PDF |
4.16.2026 - Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement
| 4.10.2026 | Agenda PDF | ||
| 4.10.2026 | Agenda-doc DOC | ||
| 4.10.2026 | Item 03 - CIFP - RBP Draft Work Plan PDF | ||
| 4.10.2026 | Item 04 - CIFP - RBP Issue Charge PDF | ||
| 4.10.2026 | Item 04 - CIFP - RBP Problem Statement PDF | ||
| 4.10.2026 | Item 05 - CIFP- RBP Options and Packages Matrix XLS | ||
| 4.15.2026 | Item 05 - PJM Reliability Backstop Procurement Design - PJM Presentation PDF | ||
| 4.10.2026 | Item 05 - PJM Reliability Backstop Procurement Proposal - Paper PDF | ||
| 4.17.2026 | Item 06 - Next Steps PDF |
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