Arctic Blast Threatens US Power Grid Amid Peak Demand
An Arctic blast is set to hit the US Friday, posing a test for the power grid amid peak electricity demand and reduced natural gas supplies.
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An Arctic blast bringing extreme cold, heavy snow, and ice is set to descend on the 
US starting Friday, posing a significant challenge to the nation's power grid. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) issued a warning on Thursday about elevated risks of grid disruptions as the cold weather is expected to persist through early February. This weather event is particularly concerning for the PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C.
US starting Friday, posing a significant challenge to the nation's power grid. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) issued a warning on Thursday about elevated risks of grid disruptions as the cold weather is expected to persist through early February. This weather event is particularly concerning for the PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C.
