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Officials say PJM interconnection backlog and queue rules are delaying large renewable projects
Summary
DEP staff and energy‑office participants told attendees that many renewable projects are stalled by a PJM interconnection backlog and a current moratorium on new queue entries, while small projects under ~3 MW interconnect at the distribution level; DEP staff said reforms and legislation are under discussion.
During the Q&A, attendees asked whether Pennsylvania grids are ready for large‑scale solar deployment. DEP and energy‑office staff described the PJM interconnection process and a current backlog that has prompted a moratorium on new projects entering the queue.
Sarpencer, introduced on the call as staff with the energy programs office, said PJM…
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