| Day | Forecast load |
|---|---|
| Monday | 103,125 MW |
| Tuesday | 112,447 MW |
| Wednesday | 112,282 MW |
Demand peaking in the 112,000 MW range is high for a mid-October week, a time of year when grids typically see a lull between summer cooling and winter heating. That is part of why the heat has caught operators off guard.
Do customers need to do anything?
No. None of the advisories ask households or businesses to change their electricity use. PJM is managing tight supply conditions across its region, and customers are simply waiting to see whether conditions ease.
What officials are saying
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the order “will help ensure millions of American families and businesses across the mid-Atlantic have access to affordable, reliable and secure electricity” by making additional generation, including backup power, available as needed. He added that the DOE is committed to using “every available tool to prevent blackouts.”
