Dive Summary:

• PJM Interconnection is expected to drop the Potomac Appalachian Transmission Highline (PATH) and Mid Atlantic Power Pathway (MAPP) from its transmission project plans.
• The projects were a part of the company's forward-looking planning process to upgrade transmission capabilities.
• Slowed electricity demand and the positive results of PJM's most recent capacity auction helped diminish the need for new lines.

From the article:

Grid operator PJM Interconnection said its staff will recommend dropping the Potomac Appalachian Transmission Highline (PATH) and the Mid Atlantic Power Pathway (MAPP) from its regional transmission projects.

PJM's planning process looks 15 years ahead to identify transmission upgrades needed to maintain stable power systems. ...