PJM presented an issue charge focused on the potential for compensation for generators providing black start service to fall to zero a decline in net cost of new entry values in the 2025/26 Base Residual Auction.

PJM's Operating Committee heard that the transmission upgrades needed to allow the retirement of Indian River Unit 4 could be complete by the end of 2025

PJM plans to open a solicitation window for black start service after the June 2023 request-for-proposal window did not yield fuel-assured black start generation for some transmission zones.

A report by FERC, NERC and Texas RE focused on the risk of natural gas disruptions to utilities' black-start restoration plans.

PJM discussed the response to the July heatwaves and proposed changes to manual language around how synchronized reserves are deployed during the Operating Committee meeting.

PJM CEO Manu Asthana said 40 GW in planned retirements and lagging construction of new generation is raising questions about long-term grid reliability.

NYISO recommended removing NY-PJM IROL limitations as well as highlighted and approved manual updates related to ancillary services and reliability needs.

PJMOC endorsed a revised package of changes addressing renewable dispatch after the proposal had been sent back to a subcommittee level for fine tuning.