PJM 5CP · 2024

The five coincident peaks of summer 2024, with dates, peak hours, and RTO load.

RankPeak dayPeak hour (ET)System load
cp1Tue, Jul 165:00 PM ET152.6 GW
cp2Mon, Jul 155:00 PM ET151.6 GW
cp3Thu, Aug 15:00 PM ET148.7 GW
cp4Wed, Aug 285:00 PM ET147.6 GW
cp5Fri, Jun 215:00 PM ET147.5 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".