Planning

Most Recently Approved RTEP Updates
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122 New Projects

5 Project Scope/Cost Change

0 Project Cancellations
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Supplemental project costs are not PJM Board approved.
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
     open7.20.2026 closed9.21.2026
Planning News from Inside Lines
  • 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 […]
  • PJM Board Approves Transmission Project Addition, Changes To Support Grid Reliability
    The PJM Board of Managers has authorized an immediate-need reliability project and changes to existing projects in the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP) to help provide the most efficient, economical and reliable supply of power for the 67 million people PJM serves across 13 states and the District of Columbia. Among the RTEP updates approved […]
Generation Interconnection Requests by Fuel Type
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Projects Under Construction by MW
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Total:
51,006 MW
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