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NYC Heat Triggers Blackout as Soaring Temperatures Stress US Grids

(Bloomberg) — Blistering heat is straining power grids across the eastern half of the US, leading to a blackout in part of New York City’s borough of Queens as the local utility issued a warning to conserve electricity.

Largest US Power Grid Issues Emergency Energy Alerts

PJM Interconnection, which manages the electricity system serving 67 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, issued emergency energy alerts amid expectations that hot summer weather will drive up power demand, the company said in a June 22 update. The 13 states are Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. PJM issued two ale…

CEC Issues Peak Alert Day - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Central Electric Cooperative is advising to conserve power this afternoon and early evening due to high energy costs. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s today during peak heat hours. This will create a high demand for energy leading to an increase in energy prices. Customers are asked to conserve power from 1pm to 7pm. That can be done by doing chores during non-peak hours, unnecessary lights and electronics are off, and cooking on g…

PJM issues grid alert as heat wave pushes power demand toward 14-year high

Largest US Grid Issues Energy Emergency Alert for Monday Heat

PJM Interconnection, which serves about 20% of Americans in the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, declared an energy emergency alert with power demand expected to climb to a 14—year high amid intense heat.

A&N Electric Cooperative issues Beat the Peak Alert

Due to extremely hot weather and higher projected energy use in the region, A&N Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert from 3-7 p.m. today (June 23). Please remember this is a voluntary program. When members conserve during times of peak energy use, the co-op’s cost for power drops. How to Conserve: In hot weather, raise your thermostat a few degrees Turn off any unnecessary lights Delay the use of major appliances like ...