Energy Department issues emergency orders for mid-Atlantic power grid amid heat wave
Summary
The U.S. Energy Department has issued emergency orders to increase power production during a heat wave in the mid-Atlantic region. These orders allow the grid operator PJM to use more electricity from fossil fuel plants, even if it means bypassing usual environmental rules.Key Facts
- The Energy Department is responding to a heat wave causing possible power shortages.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the emergency orders.
- The orders direct PJM, a grid operator, to produce more electricity.
- Power plants using fossil fuels will be used more, despite environmental limits.
- The goal is to prevent blackouts and keep power steady during high demand.
- The emergency orders temporarily override usual environmental restrictions.
- This action is taken under the Trump administration’s direction.
- The focus is on the mid-Atlantic power grid area affected by the heat wave.
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