US Energy Secretary Issues Order Ensuring Grid Access in Winter

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order ensuring Americans maintain access to reliable, affordable, and secure energy without interruption, according to an emailed release.

• Emergency order permits PJM Interconnection in coordination with the Talen Energy Corporation to run specified units at the Wagner Generating Station to meet electricity demand heading into the winter months
  • PJM’s service area faces “risks of electricity supply shortfalls during periods of more extreme conditions” according to a reliability assessment
• Order ensures 65 million US citizens in 13 states and DC do not experience blackouts in winter months
• Order takes effect Oct. 26 ...