Burgos bill to increase electric load forecasting accountability clears House committee
Rep. Danilo Burgos October 29, 2025 | 12:01 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 29 – State Rep. Danilo Burgos, D-Phila., announced that his legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s oversight on electric load forecasting advanced out of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee today.
House Bill 1924 addresses recent reports from PJM Interconnection that electricity demand across the PJM footprint- including Pennsylvania- is projected to grow significantly due to data centers, electrification of vehicles and buildings, and other large load additions.
“Currently, PJM relies on load forecasts submitted by Pennsylvania’s electric distribution companies to establish system planning needs and capacity requirements,” Burgos said. “However, that process is opaque, and policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders are doubtful of the data’s reliability.”
Burgos highlighted a recent report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, which showed PPL is projecting its load to grow over the next nine years by over 200%, while the next closest utility was at 11% over the same time period.
“These wide disparities pose questions about how Pennsylvania utilities are evaluating requests for new service from large customers and relaying that information to PJM,” he said. “Accurate load forecasting is essential to ensure system reliability, avoid resource overbuilding and underbuilding, and protecting Pennsylvanians from unnecessary costs.”
Burgos’ proposed legislation would allow the PA PUC to review and validate load forecasts submitted by Pennsylvania utilities to PJM, coordinate with PJM and other state regulators to ensure accuracy, and access all relevant materials necessary to carry out this oversight.
“This legislation is about ensuring transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. Pennsylvania’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving, so by enhancing oversight we can protect ratepayers while strengthening reliability,” Burgos said.
House Bill 1924 is now eligible for a full vote in the state House.