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Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer

Category: PJM
Related Categories: Resource Adequacy

In a  press release PJM “forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response resources to reduce electricity use during times of high system stress.”

“While we expect to operate reliably this summer, the outlook resembles last year’s and reflects a new reality – continued load growth driven by data centers that is outpacing the addition of new generation,” said Michael Bryson, Sr. Vice President – Operations. “This results in tightening operating reserve margins and greater risk.”