Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough

Advocates are disappointed with recent governance reforms from PJM Interconnection, arguing that the changes do not provide states with enough influence over electric grid decision-making.
Leaders throughout the region overseen by power grid operator PJM Interconection have long called for states to have a greater voice in grid decision-making, but governance reforms advanced this week by PJM left advocates feeling disappointed.
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