# Illinois Governors Formalize PJM Collaborative

Illinois and other participating governors formalized the PJM Governors’ Collaborative through a memorandum of understanding signed at the October 8, 2026, summit. The group will coordinate on PJM governance, electricity affordability, grid reliability, and transmission issues, including engagement with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, or procurement funding, so it establishes shared policy priorities rather than an immediate bid opportunity.

- For energy contractors, the governors’ stated focus areas may inform future state priorities for transmission, grid reliability, and electricity affordability, but the MOU specifies no procurement requirements or buying process.
- Companies can use these priorities as context when aligning relevant capabilities for separately announced state or utility procurements; the announcement itself provides no funding commitment or procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Governor of Illinois
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

### Key Quotes
> Through this collaborative, we’re advocating for what our people deserve: a grid operator who meets growing electricity demand, maintains reliability, and keeps costs under control.
> — JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois

### Sources
- [The State of Illinois Newsroom](https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-bipartisan-governors-formalize-collective-to-hold-pjm-accountable) - IL