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Grid Under Stress: Emergency Power Order | Annapolis News
The Department of Energy just issued an emergency order for the PJM grid, covering 13 states and D.C., after a sudden spike in electricity demand threatened reliability amid soaring temperatures. To prevent blackouts, PJM can now tap unused backup power from major facilities like data centers—excluding hospitals, 911 centers, and critical infrastructure. The move also allows power plants to temporarily exceed pollution limits to maintain stability. While some lawmakers blame federal regulations for grid fragility, urging less oversight, state officials stress regional cooperation and…
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