Gov. Markell and Congressman Carney respond to PJM decision

On Friday, Governor Markell and US Congressman Carney issued statements after the announcement of the PJM Interconnection Board’s decision to suspend further action or construction of the Artificial Island project pending a comprehensive review to be completed by February 2017.

Governor Markell’s statement is as follows:

“I want to commend the PJM board for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review.  This decision is one that the State of Delaware welcomes.  The project as it was proposed would have placed an unjust burden on the state, resulting in higher electric rates for our consumers and businesses. I hope that upon further review, a more equitable solution can be identified.”

Congressman Carney’s statement is as follows:

“The PJM Board’s decision today is great news for Delaware. The costs residents and business owners were expected to pay under the original agreement were completely unfair and way out of line with any benefits to our state.  I’m glad PJM has agreed to take another look at the project, and I hope a more reasonable, equitable solution can be found over the next several months.  I will continue to monitor their work.”

PJM’s news release announcing its decision and the expected next steps of its review can be found online, here.