Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Delegated Order on PJM Interconnection's Filing

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On August 26, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a delegated order accepting for filing the revisions to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement between American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP) and Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. The filing was submitted by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. on behalf of AEP, and it marks the first step in a process aimed at revising the agreement to better align with changing energy market conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The delegated order accepts the revisions to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement for filing, effective September 1, 2025, as requested by PJM Interconnection.
  • The filing was publicly noticed, and no protests or adverse comments were filed, indicating a smooth and uncontested process.
  • The order grants notices of intervention, timely-filed motions to intervene, and unopposed motions to intervene out-of-time, demonstrating the Commission's commitment to transparency and inclusivity in its decision-making process.
  • The delegated order constitutes final agency action, and requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance.
  • American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP) is the primary party involved in this filing, with its affiliate Indiana Michigan Power Company also playing a significant role.
  • The revisions to the agreement are aimed at aligning the terms with the changing energy market conditions, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of the power grid.
  • The delegated order demonstrates the Commission's responsiveness to the needs of the energy industry, with a focus on promoting reliability, efficiency, and competition.

Statistics:

  • Effective date of the delegated order: September 1, 2025.
  • Date of filing: August 26, 2025.
  • Docket number: ER25-2604-000.
  • Number of parties involved in the filing: Multiple, including American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP), Indiana Michigan Power Company, and Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc.
  • Filing type: Revision to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2025, August 26). FERC Issues Delegated Order in ER25-2604-000.
  • PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (2025, June 24). Revisions to Attachment 1 of the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement.
  • American Electric Power Service Corporation. (2025, June 24). Affidavit of J.W. issued in support of Revision to Attachment 1.