Energy Secretary orders emergency steps to keep mid-Atlantic power grid stable
Why it matters
The DOE is treating mid-Atlantic grid stress as a blackout risk, so plan for outages now.
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What happened
Energy Secretary Wright issued an emergency order for the mid-Atlantic power grid. The Department of Energy says it aims to stabilize the grid and reduce the risk of blackouts as stressed conditions are anticipated.
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