On May 18, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-23, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM). The order authorizes PJM to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities. PJM is authorized to call upon its Transmission Owners and Electric Distribution Companies to implement this order as needed. The order follows a request for the action that PJM submitted on May 17, 2026. This order is in effect from May 18, 2026 through May 20, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| May 17, 2026 | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | PJM's 202(c) Application |
| May 18, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-23 PJM |