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September Heat Prompts Measures To Maintain Regional Power Grid

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14 October 2026

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Clean Energy

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United States

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

PJM Interconnection, serving Delaware and 12 other states plus Washington, D.C., faced high electricity demand during two September heat waves exacerbated by equipment outages and transmission limits, prompting demand reduction programs and emergency operational measures.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to adapt your energy strategies as regional grids face rising demand and ageing capacity during heat waves, creating opportunities for demand management solutions and resilience services.

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