On October 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-50, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM). The order directs PJM to dispatch specified units and to order their operation as needed to maintain reliability. The order also authorizes PJM to direct backup generation resources to operate 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 the order as needed. The order was issued pursuant to an application from PJM submitted on October 11, 2026. The order is effective October 13, 2026, through October 16, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| October 11, 2026 | PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) | PJM's 202(c) Application |
| October 12, 2026 | PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) | PJM's 202(c) Application Exhibit A |
| October 12, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-50 |