On Sept. 22, a bipartisan conference was held with PJM state governors and PJM leadership to discuss the future of states’ involvement with the regional transmission operator (RTO). Most governors expressed frustration with PJM over rising capacity prices since July 2024 and are advocated for increased state representation. Seven governors wrote a letter addressing these issues. It was announced that 11 states, including Ohio, plan to form a “governors’ collaborative” to work on PJM issues. State governors called for PJM to give states the right to file PJM-related requests with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as well as a bigger role in selecting PJM’s board members.

Not everyone agrees with increasing states’ involvement with PJM’s processes. The President and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association published a press release urging states to focus on issues such as streamlining permitting and easing regulations on power producers. PJM’s CEO, Manu Asthana, said PJM remains open to discussions with state governors but noted any changes to the RTO’s operations would require action through either PJM’s Members Committee approval or by filing a complaint with FERC. 9/25/2025