Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren’t enough

Leaders throughout the region overseen by power grid operator PJM Interconnection have long called for states to have a greater voice in grid decision-making, but governance reforms advanced this week by PJM left advocates feeling disappointed.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 841

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Democratic leaders in Maryland and around the region have long called for PJM Interconnection, which administers the regional electric grid, to give more weight to state voices in its decision-making.

But at the conclusion of PJM’s process to reevaluate its governance structure Wednesday, the lawmakers leading the charge were dissatisfied with the result. Critics said that while PJM members would give states some additional say, they kept most of the decision-making authority for themselves.

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