U.S. Power Grid - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

Extreme heat triggers power outage concerns, 17 U.S. states implement power emergency orders

July 28, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

More than 17 states are said to be facing “power emergencies” under orders from the U.S. government as extreme heat puts the country’s power grid under pressure. U.S. Department of Energy explain. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a warning on Sunday to help prevent power shortages during an ongoing heat wave. 17 U.S. … Read more

Why is PJM asking millions of people to reduce their electricity use? U.S. power grid faces emergency

July 4, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

PJM, the largest U.S. grid operator, said on Friday that the power system was under severe stress. The grid operator said it was working under a federal emergency alert to reduce power demand in its service area. PJM issued an emergency alert as extreme heat, generator outages and overloaded power lines stress the U.S. power … Read more