Emergency Ordered for Largest US Power Grid as Record Heat Nears
The largest US power grid faces unprecedented strain as record heat sweeps the nation.
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The brief
The PJM Interconnection, which serves 65 million people, is under emergency orders due to an impending heat wave. Coverage emphasizes the strain on the power grid, with alerts issued in various regions.
The Independent reports that iconic Times Square billboards have been dimmed. Coverage from Reuters and Politico highlights the impact of data centers on grid demand.
The Hill and WSYX report that federal emergency orders have been issued. Watch for updates on power conservation measures and the potential impact on data centers and other high-energy consumers.
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Quick answers
What is the PJM Interconnection?
The PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.
What areas are affected by the emergency orders?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact areas affected, but mentions include Ohio, Chicago's west suburbs, and the mid-Atlantic region.
What measures are being taken to manage the power grid strain?
Measures include pushing data centers onto backup power and dimming iconic billboards in Times Square.
Coverage (11)
- PJM Hot Weather Operations Update PJM Inside Lines · 1d ago
- Federal emergency orders issued as Ohio power grid braces for record electricity demand WSYX · 1d ago
- With Chicago’s power grid under record strain from heat wave, alerts go out in west suburbs Crain's Chicago Business · 1d ago
- Freedom Caucus Points To State Failures For PJM Request WCBC Radio · 1d ago
- PJM gets green light to push data centers onto back-up power during heat wave New Jersey Monitor · 1d ago
- Iconic Times Square billboards are dimmed as heat wave threatens to overwhelm power grids The Independent · 1d ago
- Energy Department issues emergency orders for mid-Atlantic power grid amid heat wave The Hill · 1d ago
- Data center boom collides with record heat, testing power grid Politico · 1d ago
- Warnings galore as largest US power grid braces for record demand Reuters · 1d ago
- PJM gets green light to push data centers onto back-up power during heat wave Maryland Matters · 1d ago
- Scorching heat threatens demand records on US electric grid Reuters · 1d ago
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