Temporary actions keep certain generating units available during periods of high electricity demand.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued emergency orders allowing specific power units connected to PJM Interconnection L.L.C. to continue operating to support electricity reliability in the Mid‑Atlantic region. One order permits continued operation of a unit at the Wagner Generating Station in Maryland through August 19, 2026. Another keeps two units at the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania available through August 22, 2026.
“Energy shortfalls for 65 million Americans are simply unacceptable. Previous orders in the mid-Atlantic region have helped keep the lights on, and I’m confident this order will help do so in the coming summer months as well,“ said Secretary Wright. “Today’s order helps temporarily address the urgent need to strengthen grid reliability and ensure Americans across the mid-Atlantic region have access to affordable, reliable, and secure power regardless of whether the sun shines or wind blows.”
The measures follow requests from PJM and involve coordination with companies Talen Energy and Constellation Energy.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Wright to be led by the Lord as he heads the Energy Department and issues emergency orders to support the power grid.
- For U.S. energy officials as they engage company leaders and utility operators to maintain electricity reliability and infrastructure planning.
- For energy workers, grid operators, and communities affected by seasonal demand, power generation decisions, and reliability challenges.
Sources: Department of Energy
