Department of Energy Declares Power Grid Emergency in 13 States Amid Unseasonably Warm Weather and Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order authorizing PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission operator for much of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, to activate designated power generation units to maintain grid stability. This federal directive, effective from October 13 through October 16, grants PJM temporary emergency authority to prevent power interruptions due to unseasonably warm autumn weather and ongoing seasonal maintenance, which are straining electricity demand across 13 states and the District of Columbia.