FERC Approves PJM Transmission Cost Updates for 2026 RTEP

FERC Approves PJM Transmission Cost Updates for 2026 RTEP

Author: Environment+Energy Leader May 18, 2026 Duration: 4:35
FERC approved PJM's updated transmission cost assignments on May 15, covering 358 new reliability projects effective June 14, 2026, with a 30-day compliance filing required on cost allocation methodology. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ferc-approves-pjm-transmission-cost-updates-for-2026-rtep,126524 Support the show Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Explore Amazon’s Spotlight on Water and learn more about the company’s work focused on water stewards...

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