ARE Project Management (PjM) Practice Exam

What actions should a PJM member take during a Maximum Emergency Generation event?

1. Issue the Maximum Emergency Generation Action

2. Recall off-system capacity sales that are recallable

3. Suspend regulation as requested and load all units to the Maximum Emergency Generation level

4. Load Maximum Emergency Generation incrementally as required

The correct answer is: Recall off-system capacity sales that are recallable

During a Maximum Emergency Generation event, the appropriate action is to recall off-system capacity sales that are recallable. This is because, in such scenarios, the main goal is to immediately increase the available resources to ensure that the demand can be met and grid stability is maintained. Recalling off-system capacity allows the utility to utilize external resources that may temporarily boost generation to address the emergency situation. Using off-system capacity is critical as it complements existing resources and can be deployed fairly quickly. This strategy aligns with operational protocols to ensure that power delivery is optimized during high-demand situations without overwhelming local generation capacities. Although the other options include actions that may seem relevant in a maximum emergency context, they do not directly address the immediate need to increase capacity. Issuing an action or suspending regulation might provide some procedural responses, but they do not ensure the rapid integration of generation resources. Incrementally loading Maximum Emergency Generation can be too slow, given the pressing nature of such an event where immediate capacity is often required. Thus, recalling why option B is deemed appropriate lies in its proactive approach to securing necessary power during critical demand peaks.