Planning

Most Recently Approved RTEP Updates
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122 New Projects

5 Project Scope/Cost Change

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Competitive Planning Process
  • The PJM competitive planning process affords non-incumbent transmission developers an opportunity to participate in the regional planning and expansion of the PJM bulk electric system.
  • 2026 RTEP Window 1
     open8.21.2026 closed10.12.2026
Planning News from Inside Lines
  • Over 700 New Generation Projects Accepted Into First Cycle of Reformed Interconnection Process
    (Valley Forge, PA – Aug. 3, 2026) – PJM Interconnection today announced that 715 new generation projects, capable of generating more than 200 GW of electricity, have qualified to be studied in the first Cycle of PJM’s reformed interconnection process. This marks the first group of proposed generation resources to be processed under a new […]
  • PJM Begins Accepting Expedited Interconnection Track Requests
    PJM began accepting applications July 31 for large generation projects that are backed by a primary siting authority and can commence operation within three years. The Expedited Interconnection Track (EIT) is a temporary, standalone process designed to address the urgent need for more capacity resources. It was accepted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on […]
Generation Interconnection Requests by Fuel Type
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Projects Under Construction by MW
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Total:
50,619 MW
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