As PJM Reopens Interconnection Queue, Experts Warn Damage to Maryland’s Clean Energy Plans Is Already Done

Inside Climate News · By Aman Azhar · last updated May 5, 2026 – 1:03 AM

Gas and nuclear projects make up roughly 55 percent of the total capacity of the more than 800 new generation projects, a dramatic shift from the renewable-dominated queue PJM spent the last four years clearing.

By Aman Azhar

For the first time in four years, regional grid operator PJM Interconnection is adding new generation projects to its interconnection queue.

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