Press Release

PUC Releases Summer Readiness Reports from Electric Utilities

Published on 6/12/2023

Filed under: Electric

Adequate Capacity and Electric Supply Reported by Grid Operator and Utilities for Summer Season Forecast to be Hotter and Wetter

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has published the 2023 Summer Readiness Overview reports from the state’s electric distribution companies (EDCs) and the region’s electric transmission organization (PJM Interconnection).  The EDCs and PJM report that there is adequate capacity and supply to meet the electric energy needs of Pennsylvania and the region this summer. 

The reports provide details about the companies’ preparations and plans for various conditions – such as severe storms, high temperatures and peak demands for electricity.  They also provide insights into other steps utilities are taking to help ensure reliable service to Pennsylvania residents and businesses.

Utilities and the region’s power grid operator indicate they are prepared for summer demands – noting that forecasts indicate summer temperatures will likely be above average, including warmer-than-normal overnight temperatures, which can impact air conditioner usage and other electric demands.

The reports address the following: reliability enhancement programs; preventive maintenance programs; capacity planning; storm updates and lessons learned from past seasons; summer readiness; and storm response.

The Summer Readiness Reports submitted by Pennsylvania utilities are posted in the “Reliability” section of the PUC website, including reports from the following:

• Citizens' Electric Company
• Duquesne Light Company
• Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed)
• PECO Energy Company
• Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec)
• Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power)
• Pike County Light & Power
• PPL Electric Utilities
• UGI Utilities Inc. (UGI Electric Division)
• Wellsboro Electric Company
• West Penn Power Company
• PJM Interconnection

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