PJM Interconnection · Example Payload
Pjm Messages Public Response
EnergyUnited StatesEnergy MarketsElectricityGridSystem OperatorWholesale ElectricityTransmissionMarket DataDemand Response
Pjm Messages Public Response is an example object payload from PJM Interconnection, with 1 top-level field. It illustrates the shape of data this provider's APIs accept or return.
Top-level fields
messages
Example Payload
{"messages":[{"userMessageId":5678,"subject":"Increased Reserve Requirements","message":"<h4 style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0px\">Increased Reserve Requirements</h4><h5 style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 20px 0px 10px 0px\">1.8.2026 00:00 to 12.31.2026 00:00</h5><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0px\"><p>Due to the non-performance of committed Synchronized Reserve resources during Synchronized Reserve Events since the implementation of Reserve Price Formation (October 1, 2022) and to maintain compliance with NERC Standards, effective from May 19, 2023, PJM carried an additional 30% on the Reliability requirement component of Synchronized and Primary reserve in the RTO only in the Day-Ahead, and Real-time Markets for all hours. Effective January 9, 2026 instead of 30% PJM will carry an additional 20% on the Reliability requirement component of Synchronized and Primary reserve in the RTO only in the Day-Ahead, and Real-time Markets for all hours until further notice.</p><p><br /></p><p>For example (rounded to whole MW): If the largest single contingency = 1,630 MW</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Default (100% of largest contingency)</strong></p><p>Synchronized Reserve requirement: 1,630*1 + 190 = 1,820 MW</p><p>Primary Reserve requirement: 1,630*1.5 + 190 = 2,635 MW</p><p>30-Minute Reserve requirement: Max(3,000, gas contingency, PR reliability) + 190 = 3,190 MW</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Increased reliability by 20%</strong></p><p>Synchronized Reserve requirement: 1,630*1.2 + 190 = 2,146 MW</p><p>Primary Reserve requirement: 1,630*1.2*1.5 + 190 = 3,124 MW</p><p>30-Minute Reserve requirement: Max(3,000, gas contingency, PR reliability) + 190 = 3000 + 190 = 3,190 MW</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have any questions regarding this message, please contact PJM Customer Service at (866) 400-8980 or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:custsvc@pjm.com\" target=\"_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">custsvc@pjm.com</a>. Thank you.</p></p>","messageRaw":"<p>Due to the non-performance of committed Synchronized Reserve resources during Synchronized Reserve Events since the implementation of Reserve Price Formation (October 1, 2022) and to maintain compliance with NERC Standards, effective from May 19, 2023, PJM carried an additional 30% on the Reliability requirement component of Synchronized and Primary reserve in the RTO only in the Day-Ahead, and Real-time Markets for all hours. Effective January 9, 2026 instead of 30% PJM will carry an additional 20% on the Reliability requirement component of Synchronized and Primary reserve in the RTO only in the Day-Ahead, and Real-time Markets for all hours until further notice.</p><p><br /></p><p>For example (rounded to whole MW): If the largest single contingency = 1,630 MW</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Default (100% of largest contingency)</strong></p><p>Synchronized Reserve requirement: 1,630*1 + 190 = 1,820 MW</p><p>Primary Reserve requirement: 1,630*1.5 + 190 = 2,635 MW</p><p>30-Minute Reserve requirement: Max(3,000, gas contingency, PR reliability) + 190 = 3,190 MW</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Increased reliability by 20%</strong></p><p>Synchronized Reserve requirement: 1,630*1.2 + 190 = 2,146 MW</p><p>Primary Reserve requirement: 1,630*1.2*1.5 + 190 = 3,124 MW</p><p>30-Minute Reserve requirement: Max(3,000, gas contingency, PR reliability) + 190 = 3000 + 190 = 3,190 MW</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have any questions regarding this message, please contact PJM Customer Service at (866) 400-8980 or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:custsvc@pjm.com\" target=\"_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">custsvc@pjm.com</a>. Thank you.</p>","appearanceFlag":true,"blockAccessFlag":false,"effectiveDate":1767848400000,"terminateDate":1798693200000,"applications":["Markets Gateway","Messages"],"applicationIds":[12,15],"changeStart":1767848400000,"changeEnd":1798693200000,"changeDuration":null,"messageActions":["No action required/information only","Please share within your organization"],"messageImpacts":[],"sortedApplications":["Markets Gateway","Messages"]}]}