# DOE Supports PJM Reliability Procurement

On October 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy supported Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recommendations for PJM Interconnection’s proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement. The recommended reforms include revised cost-allocation rules intended to prevent households and businesses from subsidizing infrastructure for large electricity users. The proposal is not a solicitation, and implementation depends on revised PJM tariff provisions and market arrangements.

- The proposal could create demand for new generation, customer-supplied power, and supporting infrastructure as PJM develops its reliability procurement approach.
- Energy suppliers and infrastructure contractors can assess how their offerings might serve large electricity users or support reliability needs, while treating the proposal as a potential market development rather than an active contracting opportunity.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the announced support for FERC’s recommendations from an implemented procurement; the signal identifies revised tariffs and market arrangements as prerequisites.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

### Sources
- [The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Oct. 9 expressed its support for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recommendations for PJM Interconnection’s proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement. https://t.co/RDeOpx0LAH Subscribe to EnerKnol Research for weekly updates on the lates](https://x.com/enerknol/status/2109993520513896588) - twitter-fed-procurement