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.