Gary M. Helm
PJM Interconnection
Lead Market Strategist
Mr. Helm evaluates strategic issues for PJM Interconnection, focusing on the impact of environmental legislation/regulation, fuel supply and infrastructure, technology, and broad economic trends on electricity markets and grid operations. Mr. Helm co-authored “Coal Capacity at Risk for Retirement in PJM: Impact of EPA Transport and Hazardous Air Pollutant Rules.” Mr. Helm was the PJM project manager for the Eastern Interconnection Planning Collaborative’s Gas-Electric System Interface Study. He led the Quadrennial Review of PJM’s administrative Variable Resource Requirement curve used to procure capacity resources. His current focus is on the evolution of PJM markets in response to the changing resource mix and public policy objectives. Mr. Helm has 30 years of industry experience, and prior to joining PJM, managed air quality issues including: policy, strategy, permitting and environmental markets for a merchant generation company. Mr. Helm earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, a Master of Engineering degree, and a Master of Finance degree from The Pennsylvania State University. PJM Interconnection, founded in 1927, ensures the reliability of the high-voltage electric power system serving 65 million people in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. PJM coordinates and directs the operation of the region’s transmission grid, which includes 85,103 miles of transmission lines; administers a competitive wholesale electricity market; and plans regional transmission expansion improvements to maintain grid reliability and relieve congestion. Visit PJM at www.pjm.com.
