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Energy Department issues emergency orders for mid-Atlantic power grid amid heat wave
Key takeaways
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued orders directing grid operator PJM to dispatch more power generation from various fossil fuel plants, as needed, despite environmental restrictions that are typically in place.
- He also authorized PJM to direct backup power sources to operate as a last resort.
- The orders come after PJM, which stands for Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland, warned of an emergency situation because of the hot weather.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued orders directing grid operator PJM to dispatch more power generation from various fossil fuel plants, as needed, despite environmental restrictions that are typically in place.
He also authorized PJM to direct backup power sources to operate as a last resort.
The orders come after PJM, which stands for Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland, warned of an emergency situation because of the hot weather.
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