States Should Reconsider Actions Aimed at Exiting the PJM Interconnection
The PJM Interconnection faces potential withdrawal threats from several states, but a closer examination of federal regulations and state laws suggests that such actions may be legally vulnerable. A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) 2006 decision on Louisville Gas and Electric's withdrawal from MISO highlights the complexities surrounding RTO exits, emphasizing that FERC's authority over transmission plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for withdrawal, and that states may not have sufficient grounds to compel utilities to leave PJM without carefully re-evaluating their approach.
