US Energy Department Declares Emergency for 13 States Amidst Power Supply Concerns

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy has declared an emergency situation across 13 states, citing the danger of insufficient electricity supply. The ministry issued an emergency order to prevent blackouts in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The order, effective from October 13 to October 16, is designed to increase electricity generation and ensure grid stability amidst rising demand and the temporary withdrawal of several power generation units for autumn maintenance. Under this directive, PJM Interconnection, the grid operator for the region, is mandated to bring specific units online as needed to maintain grid reliability. The company is also authorized to utilize backup power generation sources as a last resort before or during the declaration of the highest level of electricity emergency alert.

The PJM grid serves approximately 65 million people across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Factors contributing to the strain on this grid include increased electricity demand, planned power plant maintenance during the autumn season, and scheduled outages on transmission lines.