Clean energy projects in Maryland are stuck in a queue due to disagreements between states and the regional grid operator, PJM.

• A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) order aims to streamline the approval process for clean energy projects by requiring grid operators to consider long-term planning.
• PJM argues that the FERC order is too prescriptive and are requesting a rehearing.
• Clean energy advocates argue that PJM should consider clean energy and growth targets when planning transmission upgrades.
• FERC’s order is designed to address this backlog of clean energy projects.

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