Bill > HR361

This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on Pennsylvania's membership in PJM Interconnection (PJM), a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid across 13 states and Washington D.C. The study aims to evaluate the costs and benefits of continued participation, focusing on financial implications, reliability risks, and potential alternatives. Specifically, the resolution requires examining membership fees, electricity rate impacts, market price volatility, potential exit costs, generation infrastructure, market competitiveness, economic development, and environmental considerations. The study must be initiated within 30 days, with a progress report submitted within 90 days and a final report completed within 180 days. The resolution emphasizes public transparency, mandating public hearings, stakeholder input, and full accessibility of data and methodologies. The final report must include detailed findings, actionable recommendations, and a summary of public feedback. This study is prompted by recent significant increases in PJM's capacity market prices, which have raised concerns about the long-term financial sustainability of membership for Pennsylvania's electricity consumers.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr361