On December 24, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) authorizing specific electric generating units (specified resources) located within the PJM area to operate at their maximum generation output levels due to ongoing extreme weather conditions and to preserve the reliability of bulk electric power system. The order is in effect until Monday, December 26, 2022 at 12 p.m. EST.

PJM’s application and specified resource list, DOE’s order, and other supplemental materials are below.

PJM 202(c) Order

PJM 202(c) Request 

PJM 202(c) Specified Resources (Updated 12-24-22 9PM)

PJM 202(c) Specified Resources (Updated 12-28-22)

Federal Register Notice

This document concerning the December 2022 PJM 202(c) emergency order, is an action issued by the Department of Energy.  Though it is not intended or expected, should any discrepancy occur between the document posted here and the document published in the Federal Register, the Federal Register publication controls.  This document is being made available through the Internet solely to facilitate the public's access to this document.