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EKPC-PJM Integration enhances grid reliability and market efficiency, adding 3,099 MW and 2,797 miles of transmission lines, diversifying demand, and supporting wholesale electricity service for 16 member cooperatives across Kentucky and the PJM region.
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EKPC joining PJM adds 3,099 MW and 2,797 miles of lines, boosting grid reliability, efficiency, and value.
- Adds 3,099 MW of generating capacity to the PJM grid.
- Integrates 2,797 miles of transmission lines for reliability.
- Enhances demand diversity across PJM and EKPC territories.
- Supports 16 member cooperatives serving 520,000 accounts.
- Improves operational efficiency and regional economic benefits.
PJM Interconnection recently began monitoring and managing the transmission system of East Kentucky Power Cooperative EKPC and began administering open, competitive wholesale electricity markets in that area.
The integration of EKPC into PJM, amid broader efforts to integrate markets across the region, brings 3,099 megawatts of generating capacity and 2,797 miles of transmission lines to the PJM grid.
“We’re excited to have EKPC be a part of the PJM market today,” said Terry Boston, PJM President and CEO. “The diversity of demand between EKPC and other PJM members and the resources they bring will strengthen reliability and have economic benefits not only for EKPC but throughout the region we serve. It’s been a pleasure for all of us at PJM to work with the folks at EKPC throughout this PJM integration process.”
“Our organizations have put a lot of hard work into this integration, and I am proud of everyone for their extensive efforts,” said CEO Anthony “Tony” Campbell. “This move will help EKPC to operate more efficiently and economically, even as Kentucky power bills have been increasing lately, creating important benefits for our 16 owner-member cooperatives, and the 520,000 homes and businesses they serve.”
East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative providing wholesale electricity to 16 owner-member distribution cooperatives that serve 520,000 Kentucky homes, farms, Kentucky businesses and industries across 87 counties.
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