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Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project FAQs

Click here to view a PDF version of the FAQs.

Who decided that the Piedmont transmission line is needed?


What was the process that PJM used to decide on the need for the Piedmont transmission line?


Was there sufficient opportunity for interested outside parties to evaluate PJM’s proposed transmission grid reliability solutions?


How was Public Service Electric & Gas (“PSE&G”) selected for the Piedmont project?


Why is reliability now a problem?


Is data center development in Frederick County (Quantum Loophole) behind the need for the Piedmont line?


Did PJM consider alternatives to the Window 3 transmission projects?


Who will pay for the Piedmont Line?


What is at issue in the certificate of public convenience and necessity review at the Maryland PSC?


Is the Piedmont line related to Maryland meeting its climate goals?


Will FERC’s recent order on transmission planning (Order No. 1920) affect the Piedmont project?


Does the Office of People’s Counsel have a position on the Piedmont project?

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