AlphaGen Submits 2,700 MW of Generation Uprate and Expansion Projects to PJM
STAMFORD, Conn., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Generation, LLC (AlphaGen) today announced that it has submitted approximately 2,700 megawatts (MW) of generation uprate and expansion projects at its existing facilities in response to PJM's Request for Information regarding its Reliability Backstop Procurement, underscoring the company's commitment to supporting grid reliability and meeting growing electricity demand across the PJM region.
The proposed capacity is distributed across Maryland, New Jersey, and Ohio, and includes a combination of uprates to existing combined‑cycle units and new dispatchable generation expansions at established AlphaGen sites. By advancing projects at facilities it already owns and operates, AlphaGen brings clarity around site control and key development considerations while leveraging existing infrastructure, operating expertise, and long‑standing community relationships.
"These projects represent a practical, scalable way to bring meaningful and timely new capacity to market in response to tightening reserve margins and rising load forecasts," said Curt Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of AlphaGen. "By focusing on uprates and expansions at existing sites, we can reduce development risk, minimize impact to local communities, and move more quickly to meet the needs identified by PJM and state policymakers."
The submissions include the 450 MW of high‑reliability generation capacity AlphaGen previously advanced through PJM's Reliability Resource Initiative process. Collectively, AlphaGen's PJM development pipeline now totals approximately 2,700 MW across ten distinct projects, positioning the company to support near‑ and medium‑term reliability needs as demand continues to grow.
AlphaGen is actively engaging the market to advance commercialization of these projects. The company intends to pursue a range of pathways, including potential participation in PJM's Reliability Backstop Auction, PJM‑facilitated contracting processes, and bilateral agreements with a broad set of counterparties.
"We have the financial strength and power generation development, construction, and operations and maintenance experience to support mid‑ to long‑term agreements that provide price certainty and reliability for customers," added Morgan. "AlphaGen has deep experience with various agreements, customer-types, and processes, and are committed to finding mutually beneficial solutions.
As the projects move through PJM's interconnection review process, AlphaGen emphasized its commitment to constructive engagement with PJM, state regulators, policymakers, and host communities. If advanced, the projects would enhance reliability across the PJM region while supporting ongoing investment, local property tax bases, and jobs at existing AlphaGen facilities.
About AlphaGen
AlphaGen is a strategic partnership formed and owned by an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC to own and operate critical power infrastructure to provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable sources of power and meet the growing infrastructure needs created by the increased demand for reliable power, including electrification and data center growth. AlphaGen is led, through Alpha Generation Services, LLC, by a deeply experienced senior management team with a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial expertise to help create value and manage risk. For more information, please visit www.alphagen.com.
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