DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states
DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states By Mark Richardson FOX Local U.S. Published July 27, 2026 12:27 PM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published July 27, 2026 12:27 PM CDT article A photo shows electricity pylons at sunset in Essen on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images) The Brief The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
- ▪DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states By Mark Richardson FOX Local U.S.
- ▪Published July 27, 2026 12:27 PM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published July 27, 2026 12:27 PM CDT article A photo shows electricity pylons at sunset in Essen on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP vi
- ▪Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
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DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states By Mark Richardson FOX Local U.S. Published July 27, 2026 12:27 PM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published July 27, 2026 12:27 PM CDT article A photo shows electricity pylons at sunset in Essen on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images) The Brief The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order for a western grid operator to take steps to maintain electric service in 17 states as hot weather conditions continue.The order directs the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) to dispatch generator units to operate as a last resort as needed to maintain electric service.The DOE says the order was issued after a request from SPP.
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