Energy Landscape of Virginia | Episode 19 | Balancing Demand and Supply in the Regional Electric Grid– discussion with PJM Interconnection

Episode 19 – Balancing Demand and Supply in the Regional Electric Grid – Discussion with PJM Interconnection. Joe Lerch talks with Jason Stanek, Executive Director of State Government Policy with PJM Interconnection the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) for 13 states and the District Columbia in which Virginia’s electric utilities are members. They discuss the role PJM plays in generation and transmission of electricity and how policies and decisions at the state and local level have impacts on reliability and pricing in the bulk energy market.

Where to find out more about topics covered in this episode

PJM Website - HomepageEffective Load Carrying Capability (ELCC) Class Ratings by generation type - 2026/2027 Base Residual AuctionAsim Haque (PJM) Presentation to the Commission on Electric Utility Commission (CEUR) - May 22, 2025 (presentation starts at 1:25:31) Asim Haque Slide PresentationVACo 2025 Department of Energy Webinar - Demand Response Opportunities for CountiesVirginia narrowly avoided power cuts when 60 data centers dropped off the grid at once - DCD Jason Stanek, Executive Director State Government Policy - PJM, jason.stanek@pjm.com