Energy Department Supports FERC’s Call for PJM to Protect Ratepayers and Build More Reliable Power

Source Organization

DOE Energy News

Document Type

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Published At

2026-10-09T21:45:59.000Z

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NOT YET COMMITTED

Created At

2026-10-11T08:06:32.573Z

Updated At

2026-10-11T08:07:18.407Z

FACT

This action follows the Trump Administration’s call in January 2026 for PJM to adopt market rules to strengthen grid reliability and reduce electricity costs.

Source passage: This action follows the Trump Administration’s call in January 2026 for PJM to adopt market rules to strengthen grid reliability and reduce electricity costs.

MANAGEMENT CLAIM

“That’s why President Trump created the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, and the Energy Department supports having large electricity users pay for reliable new power generation.” “In January, the Trump Administration recognized early warning signs of capacity shortfalls in PJM and joined the Governors of all 13 PJM states in issuing a Statement of Principles to PJM, calling for PJM to adopt market rules to strengthen grid reliability and reduce electricity costs for American families and businesses,” said U.S.

Source passage: “That’s why President Trump created the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, and the Energy Department supports having large electricity users pay for reliable new power generation.” “In January, the Trump Administration recognized early warning signs of cap