PJM 5CP · 2022

The five coincident peaks of summer 2022, with dates, peak hours, and RTO load.

RankPeak dayPeak hour (ET)System load
cp1Wed, Jul 205:00 PM ET147.7 GW
cp2Thu, Jul 214:00 PM ET145.5 GW
cp3Fri, Jul 225:00 PM ET144.6 GW
cp4Mon, Aug 83:00 PM ET143.4 GW
cp5Wed, Aug 35:00 PM ET142.4 GW

Source: PJM settled hourly load, observed. PJM's official 5CP determination uses unrestricted peaks, which add back estimated demand response — a heavy curtailment day can rank differently there. NERC holidays and weekends are excluded by rule. See methodology. Free to republish with a link: "Peak data by WattMarkets".