Power Grid Emergency Hits NJ: What To Know

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an Energy Emergency Alert covering New Jersey and 12 other Mid-Atlantic states through Friday, allowing certain power plants to bypass normal operating restrictions to keep electricity flowing reliably. The move is a precaution against potential shortages caused by high demand, seasonal generator maintenance, and planned transmission outages, with officials noting that 35 gigawatts of backup generation remains available nationwide if needed.