Federal Power Act Section 202(c): PJM Interconnection (PJM) Order No. 202-26-02

On January 25, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency order no. 202-26-02, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM). The order was issued subsequent to PJM’s application. The order allows PJM to run all electric generating units located within the PJM Region and to operate up to their maximum generation output levels, notwithstanding air quality or other permit limitations or fuel shortages during the pendency of this emergency. This order is in effect beginning on January 25, 2026 and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. EST on January 31, 2026.

On January 29, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) extended emergency order no. 202-26-02A, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM). The orders were extended subsequent to PJM's application. The order allows PJM to run all electric generating units located within the PJM Region and to operate up to their maximum generation output levels, notwithstanding air quality or other permit limitations or fuel shortages during the pendency of this emergency. This order is effective upon its issuance and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 2, 2026.