The operator of the mid-Atlantic electricity grid for 65 million people is calling on people to conserve energy into Christmas morning, warning of rolling blackouts because power plants are having difficulty operating in the freezing cold.
The operator of the mid-Atlantic electricity grid for 65 million people is calling for people to conserve electricity into Christmas morning, warning of rolling blackouts because power plants are having difficulty operating in the freezing cold.
PJM asked electricity customers to set thermostats lower than usual, if health permits; postpone use of major electric appliances such as stoves, dishwashers and clothes dryers; and turn off non-essential electric lights, equipment and appliances.PJM officials said simultaneous increased demand across its electric system came as some power plants are having difficulty operating in the extreme cold. They warned of rolling blackouts and said they wanted people to be prepared.
The blinding blizzards, freezing rain and frigid cold that enveloped much of the United States knocked out power to an estimated 1.7 million households and businesses. Utilities in Pennsylvania were reporting more than 25,000 outages across the state Saturday morning.
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