PJM revises data center backstop procurement plan to 630 MW from 6,800 MW

The PJM Interconnection scaled back its planned procurement of capacity backstops for large data center loads after utilities reduced their forecasts, significantly lowering utility exposure to demand risks.

First covered Nov 3, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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8d Utility Dive PJM’s revised data center backstop procurement plan reduces utility risks: ICF — The planned procurement could be for as little as 630 MW, down from an initial 6,800-MW target, after utilities in the PJM Interconnection’s footprint lowered…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-03 (#1) · 2026-11-04 (#7)

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