"Power Play: Trump Administration Rolls Out Emergency Orders Amid Heat Wave Fears As a sweltering heat wave grips the nation, the Trump administration has moved to avert potential power shortages by issuing emergency orders that could ease environmental restrictions on fossil fuel plants. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed the PJM grid operator to dispatch more power from these plants, bypassing typical regulations aimed at reducing pollution. The move has sparked concerns among environmental groups, who warn that the increased reliance on fossil fuels could have long-term consequences for the environment. Meanwhile, the grid operator warns that the heat wave has put a strain on the power grid, and the emergency orders aim to prevent widespread outages."
As an electric grid operator warns of potential power shortages amid this week’s heat wave, the Trump administration is issuing emergency orders aiming to maximize output. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued orders directing grid operator PJM to dispatch more power generation from various fossil fuel plants, as needed, despite environmental restrictions that are typically in place. He also...
