Critical Issue Fast Path - Reliability Backstop Procurement / Connect & Manage
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.
On May 19, 2026, the PJM Board of Managers issued a second related letter PDF, wherein the Board directed that the scope of the CIFP – Reliability Backstop Procurement be expanded to incorporate the Phase 1 scope of the Connect and Manage Sr. Task Force (CAMSTF) (the scope included in the PJM proposed Connect & Manage Issue Charge).
Co-Chairs: Dave Anders and Michele Greening
Co-Secretaries: Matt Connolly and Mollie Lacek
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 Feedback on RBP Received by 5 PM on 5.29.2026 PDF |
6.3.2026
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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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CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
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6.10.2026
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EPT
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Open
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CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
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6.11.2026
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EPT
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Open
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CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage – Stage 4
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
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6.30.2026
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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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CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
6.10.2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EPT
Open
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CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
6.11.2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EPT
Open
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CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage – Stage 4
Webex/Conference & Training Center, Audubon, PA
6.30.2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EPT
Open
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Meeting Materials
6.11.2026 - CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
6.10.2026 - CIFP–RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
5.27.2026 - CIFP – RBP / Connect and Manage - Stage 3
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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