The regional transmission organization that began in 1927, when three utilities formed the world's first continuing power pool, and became the first fully functioning RTO in the United States in 2002. Headquartered near Valley Forge in Audubon, Pennsylvania, PJM coordinates wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia and manages the high-voltage grid for more than 67 million people.
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Organization TypeRegional transmission organization 1 Founded Year HeadquartersAudubon, Pennsylvania, United States 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. PJM Interconnection Official Site
PJM InterconnectionAbout PJM, PJM HistoryQuote, About PJM, PJM History
PJM began in 1927 when three utilities, realizing the benefits and efficiencies possible by interconnecting to share their generating resources, formed the world's first continuing power pool.
1. PJM Interconnection Official Site
PJM InterconnectionPJM At a Glance fact sheetQuote, PJM At a Glance fact sheet
Founded in 1927, PJM Interconnection is an independent, federally regulated organization headquartered near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
1. PJM Interconnection Official Site
PJM InterconnectionAbout PJM, Who We AreQuote, About PJM, Who We Are
PJM is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.
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