PATER Study

In 2026, the US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the PAPUC a $2 million grant for the Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) Study. The Commission has partnered with:

• Team Pennsylvania
• Governor Josh Shapiro’s Office of Public Policy
• Department of Community and Economic Development 
• Department of Environmental Protection’s Energy Programs Office
• Office of Consumer Advocate 

With electricity demand rising at unprecedented levels, the PATER Study will evaluate where energy development efficiencies can be achieved, where new power can be brought online, and how the transmission grid can be modernized for residents and businesses across the commonwealth.

The study will provide a data-driven assessment of Pennsylvania’s transmission infrastructure, energy assets, and redevelopment opportunities associated with recently retired generation sites.

Preliminary Report

PATER Study Preliminary Report - The Statewide Transmission and Energy Redevelopment Analysis for the Commonwealth of PA PART A - Preliminary Assessment of Potential Opportunities. Dated September 2026.

Meeting

Agenda - On October 7, 2026, the PATER Meeting was livestreamed to discuss the preliminary report.

Press Releases

TEAM PA Press Release - Press Release announcing the selection of organizations leading the PATER Study, KeyLogic LLC and Electric Power Research Institute. Dated June 25, 2026.

• RFP - link to PATER Study RFP page.

PAPUC Press Release - Press release announcing the grant for the PATER Study. Dated February 19, 2026.

Secretarial Letters

Secretarial Letter - Meeting notice for the PATER Study Review - Preliminary Phase 1 Report to be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Harrisburg.