Join us Wednesday, March, 9 · 11am - 12pm EST

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This webinar will discuss PJM Interconnection’s role as the Mid-Atlantic regional electric transmission organization in meeting increasing electric demand and ensuring reliable service while the amount of available generation capacity continues to tighten. Stephen Bennett, Senior Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, Governmental Services at PJM Interconnection, will present.

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PJM manages the electric grid for all or part of 13 states, including Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., and is responsible for ensuring reliable electric service at all times. The grid is facing a rapid increase in demand for electricity from a growing number of energy-intensive data centers and industrial projects and the continuing electrification of vehicles and residences.

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At the same time, the amount of available electricity is tightening as fossil-fuel-fired plants that provide around-the-clock electricity are retiring due to policy and economic pressures, and the number of new generation projects joining the grid is not keeping pace. In addition, several new renewable energy projects that have received approval are slow to connect to the grid. This has led to a significant increase in the cost of electricity in the most recent capacity auction and concerns that changes are needed in PJM’s rules.

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Bennett is the PJM liaison for Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In this role, he interacts with state utility commissions, executive agencies, and legislators on energy policy in the areas of grid reliability, transmission planning, operations, and wholesale markets. Before joining PJM, Bennett was the Managing Director at Energy Advocacy, LLC, and also held management roles in government affairs for PPL EnergyPlus and Exelon. He has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland.

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