On June 30, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-33, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM). The order authorizes PJM to direct backup generation resources as a last resort before declaring an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3 or during an EEA 3. PJM is authorized to call upon its Transmission Owners and Electric Distribution Companies to implement this order as needed. This order was issued pursuant to application from PJM submitted on June 27, 2026. This order is in effect beginning at 11:59 PM ET on June 30, 2026, and shall expire at 11:59 PM ET on July 3, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| June 27, 2026 | PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) | PJM's 202(c) Application |
| June 30, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-33 PJM |
On July 3, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) extended emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-33A, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM). The order authorizes PJM to direct backup generation resources as a last resort before declaring an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3 or during an EEA 3. PJM is authorized to call upon its Transmission Owners and Electric Distribution Companies to implement this order as needed. This order was extended pursuant to an application from PJM. This order is in effect beginning at 11:59 PM ET on July 3, 2026, and shall expire at 11:59 PM ET on July 7, 2026
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| July 3, 2026 | PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) | PJM's 202(c) Extension Application |
| July 3, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-33A PJM |