Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to strengthen the electricity grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia in the Mid-Atlantic. The measure aims to minimize the risk of energy shortfalls during critical periods.
According to the Department of Energy, the action focuses on keeping essential generation resources online to support grid reliability and ensure adequate supply to meet demand. The Energy Secretary emphasized the importance of this move to support the region's energy infrastructure.
This emergency order is part of broader efforts by the Department to maintain energy security, affordability, and stable electricity service in the affected states.