Power plant outages surge across eastern United States as cold weather constricts natural gas supplies
A severe cold snap has caused power outages to surge across the eastern United States. Regional grid operators are taking emergency steps as prices skyrocket.
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Power plant outages surged along the eastern United States 
USas frigid temperatures combined with constricted fuel supplies to threaten regional grid stability. The grid operator PJM Interconnection reported nearly 21 gigawatts of generation outages across its network, creating significant disruptions in electricity output. To manage the strain, PJM issued a pre-emergency order to curb electricity use and prevent broader failures as the cold intensified.
USas frigid temperatures combined with constricted fuel supplies to threaten regional grid stability. The grid operator PJM Interconnection reported nearly 21 gigawatts of generation outages across its network, creating significant disruptions in electricity output. To manage the strain, PJM issued a pre-emergency order to curb electricity use and prevent broader failures as the cold intensified.
