US issues power grid emergency in 13 states: Reason and what it means for residents
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In a decisive move to ensure grid stability during a peak demand period, US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has empowered PJM Interconnection to manage local power generation units from October 13 to October 16. With temperatures hitting unseasonably high levels, demand has surged to approximately 111,500 megawatts on October 13. While residents are not required to take action, voluntary conservation measures may be recommended.In response to heightened electricity demands driven by weather fluctuations and maintenance outages, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order permitting PJM Interconnection to activate essential power generation units. This directive, effective from October 13 to 16, aims to stabilize the grid. Residents may be asked to conserve energy by limiting non-essential usage, particularly during peak hours across 13 states and D.C.
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Tue, 13 October 2026
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In response to heightened electricity demands driven by weather fluctuations and maintenance outages, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order permitting PJM Interconnection to activate essential power generation units. This directive, effective from October 13 to 16, aims to stabilize the grid. Residents may be asked to conserve energy by limiting non-essential usage, particularly during peak hours across 13 states and D.C.