America's Largest Grid Operator Warns Of Summer Power Shortages

America's Largest Grid Operator Warns Of Summer Power Shortages

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U.S. Largest Grid Operator is warning of Summer Power Shortages

Key Points Research suggests potential summer power shortages in the U.S. grid, especially in PJM’s region, due to high demand and retiring plants. It seems likely that extreme heat could strain the grid, potentially causing outages, with demand possibly exceeding 166,000 MW. The evidence leans toward challenges from electrification trends like AI data centers and slow renewable growth, with some controversy over policy impacts. Overview The …

America's Largest Grid Operator Warns Of Summer Power Shortages - Nemos News Network

When America’s largest power grid operator warns of “growing risks” of summer power shortages, people pay attention—especially now, after witnessing Spain’s brief brush with net-zero collapse, when its failing green energy grid triggered the worst blackout in a generation. PJM Interconnection, the largest power grid operator in the U.S., issued a warning Friday that extreme heat this summer could collide with record electricity demand, potential…