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  1. PJM Interconnection in the New York area is under strain due to a heat wave and high power demand, leading to emergency orders.

Statutory Emergency Declared in PJM Interconnection Area Amid High Demand

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What happened

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Chris Wright formally determined a statutory emergency was in effect in the PJM Interconnection area on October 12, 2026. The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection to dispatch specified generating units and order their operation as needed to maintain reliability. This order authorizes PJM to direct backup generation resources ahead of or during an Energy Emergency Alert 3.

From theepochtimes.com, energy.gov

Why it matters

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The emergency order mandates that PJM Interconnection take immediate steps to stabilize the grid and mitigate blackout risks across the mid-Atlantic region. PJM filed an application forecasting demand of 111,500 MW or higher for October 13, indicating severe strain on the system's reserve margin.

PJM Interconnection in the New York area is under strain due to a heat wave and high power demand, leading to emergency orders.

From theepochtimes.com, energy.gov

Who's involved

  • PJM InterconnectionUS regional transmission organization responsible for managing the power grid in the region.
  • Chris WrightU.S. Secretary of Energy who exercised regulatory authority over grid stability.
  • Dominion EnergyElectric distribution company whose zone is predicted to experience acute pressure.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Dominion EnergySpeculative

    Dominion Energy might face increased operational costs due to the mandated dispatch and reliability measures in its zone.

How it developed

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  1. Wright formally determined that a statutory emergency was in effect in the PJM region.1 source
  2. Wright issued an order to stabilize the grid following the determination of a statutory emergency.1 source

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