PJM 5CP · 2025

The five coincident peaks of summer 2025, with dates, peak hours, and RTO load.

RankPeak dayPeak hour (ET)System load
cp1Mon, Jun 235:00 PM ET160.2 GW
cp2Tue, Jun 245:00 PM ET158.1 GW
cp3Tue, Jul 295:00 PM ET153.7 GW
cp4Wed, Jun 252:00 PM ET152.7 GW
cp5Mon, Jul 285:00 PM ET151.5 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".