"The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.
In an order issued under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, the energy secretary said a statutory emergency exists in PJM interconnection's region due to a combination of surging electricity demand and limited generation capacity.
PJM submitted a formal request on June 29, warning of an "imminent electricity reliability emergency" driven by high temperature forecasts of around 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher."
Anjana Anil reports for Reuters June 30, 2026.
Source: Reuters, 07/01/2026
