Winter peak demand could hit new highs, prompting DOE emergency orders

January 27, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy on Saturday and Sunday issued a series of emergency orders intended to help grid operators in New England, Texas and the Mid-Atlantic meet higher anticipated electricity demand during and after Winter Storm Fern.

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