PJM accepted the first three projects submitted under its new Expedited Interconnection Track, a temporary process meant to speed large generation projects onto the grid. The three projects carry more than 2,100 MW of combined nameplate capacity, which refers to a generator's capability at full output.
Two battery storage projects come from ENGIE IR Holdings LLC, totaling 1,660 MW. The Wayne 345 kV storage project will sit in Crawford, Pennsylvania, in the PENELEC zone, with 860 MW of nameplate capacity. The Galion 345 kV storage project will sit in Morrow, Ohio, in the ATSI zone, with 800 MW. The third project, Hunterstown 500 kV, upgrades an existing natural gas facility in Adams, Pennsylvania, in the Met-Ed zone, adding 455 MW.
| Project | Type | Location | Zone | Nameplate capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne 345 kV | Battery storage | Crawford, Pennsylvania | PENELEC | 860 MW |
| Galion 345 kV | Battery storage | Morrow, Ohio | ATSI | 800 MW |
| Hunterstown 500 kV | Gas upgrade | Adams, Pennsylvania | Met-Ed | 455 MW |
All three are slated to come online in mid-2029. PJM published the accepted proposals on its new EIT page on Wednesday. Projects in the PJM database are listed by their planned point of interconnection onto the PJM transmission system.
How the fast track works
The EIT application window opened on July 31 for projects backed by a primary siting authority that can begin operation within three years. To qualify, a project needs a commitment from a relevant state authority to help speed up site permitting, one of the hurdles many projects face after getting PJM's permission to connect, and must offer at least 250 MW of unforced capacity, the amount credited for reliability purposes. PJM will approve up to 10 interconnection requests per calendar year in 2026 and 2027 for large new or uprated capacity resources, taken on a rolling basis until each year's limit is reached. PJM expects accepted projects to execute a Generation Interconnection Agreement within 10 months of submission. The EIT process sunsets at the end of 2027.
The EIT also lets individual states accelerate specific projects based on their own resource adequacy needs. PJM says the process is one part of a broader approach to supply and demand pressure in the region, driven largely by rising demand for power from data centers and other so-called Large Load customers.
