Regulator warns that much of the U.S. at heightened risk for summer power outages

Regulator warns that much of the U.S. at heightened risk for summer power outages

A large swath of the United States is facing a heightened risk of blackouts this summer, a perennial danger as electricity use soars and extreme weather tests the nation’s aging power grid, according to the regulatory authority that monitors the electricity system. The seasonal electricity forecast warns that regional power grids extending from the Upper […]

Renewables Could Soon Contribute To Nationwide Energy Scarcity, Regulatory Authority Warns

by Audrey Streb at CDN - Electricity supply across the United States could become unstable over the summer months if weak generation from solar and wind energy coincides with high rates of energy consumption, a reliability assessment released Wednesday found. Four major grid systems that manage power for portions of 37 states could face power shortages or outages this summer if … Click to read the rest HERE-> Renewables Could Soon Contribute To …

Middle Swath of North America at Risk of Power Shortfalls This Summer, Regulator Says

All regions of the North America electric grid are expected to have sufficient resources under normal operating and weather conditions this summer, but some may face supply shortfall risks during periods of extreme heat, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. said Wednesday in its annual 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment. By Laila Kearney | (Reuters) -The middle section of the U.S. and Canada could have a shortfall of electricity this su…

Middle Swath of North America at Risk of Power Shortfalls This Summer, Regulator Says - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

(Reuters) – The middle section of the U.S. and Canada could have a shortfall of electricity this summer if higher-than-normal forecasted temperatures drive up demand as a changing mix of power supplies increases reliability risks, the organization overseeing the area’s grid said on Wednesday. Electricity demand in the United States and Canada has grown by ...

Much of U.S. at heightened risk for summer power outages, regulator warns.

Much of U.S. at heightened risk for summer power outages, regulator warns. Read more…