Related:White House Warns PJM to Reform Grid Governance ‘Before It Is Too Late’Interconnection vs. Firm ServiceFor AI data center developers, the proposal changes the power planning equation. Neil Osnato, founder of Persistence Analytics Group, said the proposal marks a fundamental change in how new large loads are treated. PJM said bilateral contracting was strongly supported by stakeholders and is expected to help bring new large loads onto the system. How IRAS WorksAt the center of the proposal is the Interim Resource Adequacy Service (IRAS), previously known as “Connect and Manage.” Building SupplyThe reliability proposal accompanies a broader package intended to address tightening supply across the PJM region.