Comments of the Data Center Coalition in response to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.’s 07/31/2026 proposed tariff filing to establish the Reliability Backstop Procurement
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Topics in the text: Cost allocation · Reliability and curtailment · Connecting load and generation
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DCC advocates for grid reforms that minimize unnecessary cost burdens, align with cost causation, 1 The Data Center Coalition is a membership organization of leading data center owners and operators.Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
I. The Commission Should Preserve and Facilitate Bilateral Procurement of New Capacity
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The objective should be straightforward: every MW of qualifying new capacity that a customer brings to PJM should receive appropriate recognition before PJM determines how much additional capacity must be procured through the backstop.Read this passage Filed comments: Reliability and curtailment
II. RBP Costs Must Be Allocated to the Large Loads Driving the Need for New Capacity
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RBP Costs Must Be Allocated to the Large Loads Driving the Need for New Capacity DCC supports PJM taking action to address the full resource adequacy shortfall identified through the 2028/2029 Base Residual Auction.Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
III. The RBP Can Support Reliability Only If Procured Resources Reach Commercial
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PJM must continue reducing study timelines, processing its interconnection queue, identifying necessary interconnection facilities and transmission upgrades, and providing generation developers sufficient certainty to finance and construct projects.Read this passage Filed comments: Connecting load and generation
IV. Conclusion
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For these reasons, DCC respectfully requests that the Commission accept PJM’s filing consistent with the principles discussed above.Read this passage Filed comments: Cost allocation
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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Dated in Washington, D.C., on this 21st day of August, 2026. /s/ Morgan A.Read this passage