The PJM Interconnection has launched the second phase of its new planning tool, NextGen, it said on Aug. 19.
Initially launched in February, NextGen is designed to be a one-stop shop for stakeholders and PJM planners that further streamlines the generation interconnection process.
The initial release of NextGen supported Cycle 1 applications in PJM’s New Service Requests process. With this latest release, NextGen now supports the application process for Transition Cycle 2 (TC2).
NextGen provides a comprehensive, efficient interface that allows users to track New Service Requests from application to construction and to manage the portfolios of projects, all in one tool. NextGen also automates many tasks that were previously performed manually.
The tool provides enhanced project tracking with dashboards, emails and push notifications in the user interface, meaning all parties involved – generation developers, PJM planners and transmission owners – have the same real-time access to information. Users can see the entirety of their company’s portfolio of projects and any actions or Decision Points that are coming up.
NextGen is the latest step to support improvements in PJM’s new interconnection process. PJM expects the tool to significantly enhance efficiency and simplify the generation interconnection process moving forward.
As part of this release, all Decision Point elections and project modifications must be submitted through NextGen.
Access to NextGen is required to complete the Transition Cycle 2, Decision Point I (DPI) requirements. Learn more about getting access to NextGen on the Planning Center page.
Learn more about PJM’s interconnection cycle study timelines on the Planning homepage of PJM.com.
