JOURNAL ARTICLE

Power Grid for 67 Million on Edge as Dire Cold Follows Storm.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Malik, Naureen S.; Wade, Will 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the severe winter weather impacting the United States, which has led to a grid emergency declared by PJM Interconnection LLC, affecting 67 million people from New Jersey to Chicago. The extreme cold has resulted in record electricity demand, with forecasts suggesting potential peaks that could surpass last winter's record of 143.7 gigawatts. The storm has caused significant disruptions, including over 1 million power outages and a reduction in natural gas production, which further strains energy supplies. As temperatures are expected to remain well below normal, the risk of blackouts persists, highlighting concerns over electric reliability and public safety. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191141763
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