PJM yesterday announced the first transmission project open to non-utility transmission developers under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 1000.

PJM will accept proposals through June 28 to correct stability issues on Artificial Island in Hancocks Bridge, N.J., the site of the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear plants. The proposals will be evaluated PJM’s planning staff, which will share their results with the Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee.

FERC Order 1000 eliminated incumbent utilities’ Right of First Refusal on construction and operation of new transmission lines, opening the business to competition from independent transmission developers.