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energy5 days ago•60 min saved

DOE Declares Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Emergency to Prevent Blackouts

The U.S. Department of Energy has declared a power grid emergency for New Jersey and 12 other Mid-Atlantic states to mitigate blackout risks during a period of high demand and planned maintenance. The directive allows generating facilities to operate beyond normal restrictions to ensure reliable electricity supply. PJM Interconnection expects demand to reach 111,500 megawatts while many power plants are offline for maintenance. The emergency order is effective through Friday and is described as a precautionary measure rather than an indication of imminent blackouts.

via News12 | New Jersey|

#doe #energy #energy-emergency

energy-and-infrastructure5 days ago•8 min saved

DOE Declares Emergency to Prevent Blackouts Across 13-State PJM Grid

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an Energy Emergency Alert for the PJM Interconnection grid, affecting 13 states and Washington, D.C. This measure, effective through October 16, allows power plants to bypass standard operating restrictions to ensure reliable electricity supply. The action addresses elevated demand, autumn maintenance outages, and unseasonable heat, aiming to prevent potential blackouts for over 67 million people.

via Patch|

#autumn-maintenance #energy-and-infrastructure #energy-emergency-alert

energy-and-infrastructure6 days ago•18 min saved

DOE Declares PJM Grid Emergency to Avert Blackouts Amid Autumn Strain

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order for the PJM Interconnection grid, affecting 13 states and Washington, D.C., to prevent potential blackouts. The directive, effective through October 16, allows power plants to bypass standard operating restrictions and deploy backup generation. Officials cite elevated demand, autumn maintenance outages, and unseasonable heat as primary drivers of the strain. While widespread outages are not currently anticipated, the move aims to ensure reliable electricity for over 67 million people.

via Patch|

#chris-wright #electricity-supply #energy-and-infrastructure

energy-and-infrastructure6 days ago•10 min saved

DOE Declares 4-Day Grid Emergency in PJM Region Amid Unseasonable Heat

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a four-day emergency order for the PJM Interconnection grid, covering 13 states and Washington, D.C., to prevent potential blackouts. The directive, effective from October 13 to October 16, allows power plants to exceed pollution limits and run backup generators longer. This move responds to unseasonably warm October temperatures and scheduled maintenance, which have strained the grid serving approximately 67 million people. Officials describe the action as a precaution, noting that widespread outages are not currently anticipated.

via Patch|

#department-of-energy #energy-and-infrastructure #federal-power-act

energy-and-infrastructure6 days ago•18 min saved

DOE Emergency Order Aims to Avert Blackouts in 13-State PJM Grid Amid October Heat

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order on October 13, 2026, authorizing PJM Interconnection to deploy additional power generation resources to prevent blackouts across 13 states and Washington, D.C. The directive, effective through October 16, responds to unseasonably warm October temperatures and scheduled maintenance at power plants, which have strained the grid serving over 60 million people. While PJM states it does not expect widespread outages, officials warn that rising demand and unpredictable weather are creating new reliability challenges beyond traditional summer and winter peaks.

via Baltimore Sun|

#department-of-energy #energy-and-infrastructure #federal-power-act

energy-policy8 days ago•18 min saved

FERC Blocks PJM’s Data Center Curtailment Rules, Citing State Jurisdiction

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected the core components of PJM Interconnection’s plan to manage large loads, specifically the Interim Resource Adequacy Service (IRAS) framework. This framework allowed data centers to connect without matching new generation if they agreed to be curtailed during grid emergencies. FERC ruled that these provisions intrude on state jurisdiction over retail rates and discriminate against large customers. While FERC approved the definition of large loads and a registry system, it blocked the curtailment rules, potentially prolonging high capacity prices in the PJM region.

via Utility Dive|

#data-centers #energy-policy #energy-regulation

business14 days ago•20 min saved

Google and Constellation Sign $4.3B Nuclear Deal to Add 890 MW to PJM Grid

Google and Constellation Energy have announced a 20-year power purchase agreement to upgrade 11 nuclear reactors across Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The deal, valued at over $4.3 billion, aims to add 890 megawatts of new capacity to the PJM grid by 2028, supporting Google’s data center expansion while addressing grid reliability concerns.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #constellation-energy #data-centers

technology14 days ago•0 min saved

Google Secures 3.6 GW Power Deal with Constellation to Fuel Data Center Expansion

Google has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy for 3,590 megawatts of electricity, with approximately 25% sourced from new nuclear capacity. The deal triggers over $4.3 billion in investment to upgrade 11 nuclear reactors across Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. First power delivery from upgraded plants is expected in 2028, addressing PJM grid requirements for data centers to secure their own power supply.

via CNBC|

#constellation-energy #data-centers #google

energy19 days ago•18 min saved

Amazon Locks in 20-Year Nuclear Deal with Constellation to Power AI Data Centers

Amazon and Constellation Energy have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for 690 megawatts of nuclear electricity from the Calvert Cliffs plant in Maryland. The deal funds over $3 billion in infrastructure upgrades, including 190 megawatts of new capacity by 2032, to support Amazon's data centers across the PJM grid.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#amazon #constellation-energy #data-centers

energy-policy20 days ago•19 min saved

FERC Halts PJM Data Center Auction Over Cost Allocation Flaws

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has partially rejected PJM Interconnection’s plan for a backstop power auction, delaying the process intended to address capacity shortfalls driven by data center demand. FERC Chairman Laura Swett criticized the proposal as a 'mess' filed at the last minute, citing issues with cost allocation and collateral requirements. PJM has suspended its planned September 30 start date to revise the plan, while states face pressure to implement local rules for large loads.

via Utility Dive|

#data-centers #energy-policy #energy-regulation

energy-policy1 month ago•19 min saved

Oklo Challenges PJM's Removal of 750 MW Hybrid Nuclear Project from Interconnection Queue

Oklo filed an emergency complaint with FERC after PJM removed its 750 MW mixed-fuel project from the interconnection study cycle, arguing the grid operator violated its own rules and delayed a critical national infrastructure project.

via Utility Dive|

#energy-policy #ferc #grid-infrastructure

regulation-and-policy2 months ago•26 min saved

FERC Sets September Deadline for PJM Governance Overhaul or Face Imposed Reforms

FERC Chair Laura Swett warns PJM Interconnection must adopt governance and stakeholder reforms by the end of September or the agency will impose its own changes, citing a grave legitimacy crisis and concerns about board independence and state influence. The discussion centers on moving toward an advisory stakeholder process, expanding states’ roles, and potentially giving states filing rights at FERC, with stakeholders split over how much reform should serve public interest versus member interests and the outcome potentially impacting capacity-market governance and grid reliability.

via Utility Dive|

#ferc #governance-reform #pjm-interconnection

business3 months ago•5 min saved

AI Data Center Boom Pushes Up Power Bills, Threatening Trump's Manufacturing Revival

Rising electricity demand from AI data centers in the PJM region is driving up power costs for Rust Belt manufacturers, squeezing steel and brick producers and complicating Trump’s Made in America plan as capacity prices soar and supply is forecast to lag.

via Ars Technica|

#business #data-centers #electricity-prices

energy-and-climate3 months ago•8 min saved

Heat wave pressures grid as Virginia data centers lean on diesel backups

Extreme heat pushes electric demand on the mid-Atlantic grid, forcing Virginia’s data-center boom to rely on backup diesel generators and prompting emissions and health concerns as regulators weigh using standby power to prevent outages.

via Politico|

#data-centers #diesel-generators #energy-and-climate

energy3 months ago•3 min saved

Extreme heat tests US power grid as AI data centers push energy demand

A major US heatwave is expected to push electricity use to near-record levels this week, straining grids operated by PJM Interconnection, NYISO, and MISO. Officials warn that demand is rising faster than new supply, a gap amplified by hyperscale AI data centers—concentrated in northern Virginia—that increase energy use and contribute to a data heat island effect. Health advisories accompany the forecast, with peak demand around 166.3 gigawatts projected for Thursday evening as temperatures climb above 38 C across much of the eastern half of the country.

via Al Jazeera|

#ai-data-centers #energy #energy-demand