ICYMI: In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Convenes Historic PJM Summit to Push for Reform, Lower Energy Costs, and Protect Grid Reliability

Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered opening remarks at the Summit on the State of PJM Interconnection in Philadelphia — a historic convening bringing together representatives from all 13 PJM states and more than 450 key stakeholders from across the region to confront rising energy costs, grid reliability challenges, and PJM’s governance structure.

Governor Shapiro underscored the urgent need for PJM to modernize and adapt in order to meet the energy demands of 67 million Americans across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. 

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has consistently fought to hold PJM accountable, push for transparency, and lower energy costs for Pennsylvania families and businesses — and he cautioned that without decisive action, states may be forced to consider leaving the PJM grid. Governors Glenn Youngkin (VA), Wes Moore (MD), and Phil Murphy (NJ) joined him in calling for accountability and faster action.

Energy leaders have also been direct about the need to reform PJM’s markets — a message echoed throughout the Summit as states, regulators, and utilities alike emphasized the urgency of change.

Here’s what people are reading and watching about the Summit:

E&E News: Governors push PJM to hold down power costs

Pennsylvania Capital Star: Pa. Gov. Shapiro said electric grid operator PJM needs reform to put consumers first

Inside Climate News: Citing the Need for ‘Significant Reform,’ Pennsylvania’s Governor Threatens to Pull the State Out of the Region’s Power Grid

Center Square: Shapiro: States in PJM need more power grid control

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Governors pummel regional grid operator PJM and call for reforms

WHYY: Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says

Pittsburgh Business Journals: Shapiro calls for overhaul of regional grid operator amid consumer price concerns

NBC 10: First-of-its-kind summit in Philly addresses electric costs for consumers

ABC 27: Governors meet to address energy concerns as the need continues rising

City & State PA: Gov. Josh Shapiro calls for states to have more sway over the largest U.S. power grid

Bloomberg: Pennsylvania Governor Says Biggest US Power Grid Needs Overhaul

Reuters: Governors push for more sway over biggest US grid as power bills surge

Pennsylvania has a long legacy as an energy leader and the Summit is a demonstration of Governor Shapiro’s commitment to Pennsylvanians to create energy jobs, lower costs for consumers, and ensure the Commonwealth continues to be a national energy leader for decades to come.