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 USUS 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.
Downtown Los Angeles is visible behind an electricity pylon through the morning marine layer in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Downtown Los Angeles is visible behind an electricity pylon through the morning marine layer in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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