US East Coast Grid Operator Activates Emergency Measures Amidst Record Heat Wave
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- A severe heat wave in the eastern US has pushed electricity demand to near-record levels, prompting PJM Interconnection, the nation's largest power grid operator, to implement emergency measures to reduce consumption and prevent blackouts.
- Millions remain under heat warnings as soaring temperatures strain the grid, leading to high wholesale electricity prices and disruptions to July 4th celebrations.
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A severe heat wave in the eastern US has pushed electricity demand to near-record levels, prompting PJM Interconnection, the nation's largest power grid operator, to implement emergency measures to reduce consumption and prevent blackouts. Millions remain under heat warnings as soaring temperatures strain the grid, leading to high wholesale electricity prices and disruptions to July 4th celebrations.