PJM Forecasts Summer Peak Demand Near 156,400 MW, Warns of Tightening Reserves

PJM Interconnection on May 7 released its summer reliability forecast projecting sufficient electricity supplies to meet expected peak demand across its 13-state region, while warning that tightening reserve margins and extreme weather conditions could increase reliability risks during periods of elevated electricity use. The grid operator expects summer electricity demand to peak near 156,400 megawatts…...