Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=71zF8MoobUu Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Amid high temperatures, Department of Energy issues emergency order for electric grid [k6UAGD2ZzYV] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT In the midst of the heat wave, as temperatures rise, so do the concerns about Maryland's electric grid. With increasing demand and supply that isn't keeping up, the Department of Energy just issued an order allowing data centers and other large load customers to use back-up generation. Earlier this week, in a request to the DOE, Michael Bryson, the Senior Vice President of Operations for PJM Interconnection - the regional grid representing 13 states and D.C. said, "the forecasted demand raises a significant risk of emergency conditions that could jeopardize electric reliability and public safety." FULL STORY: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Daily News Digest: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch fnypguOSAJO 3mZ1eYEv8zp U8vrwGbWDoM ujnz8woRbkE i68EO5KtlBS nAp2E9Emwf5
In the midst of the heat wave, as temperatures rise, so do the concerns about Maryland's electric grid. With increasing demand and supply that isn't keeping up, the Department of Energy just issued an order allowing data centers and other large load customers to use back-up generation. Earlier this week, in a request to the DOE, Michael Bryson, the Senior Vice President of Operations for PJM Interconnection - the regional grid representing 13 states and D.C. said, "the forecasted demand raises a significant risk of emergency conditions that could jeopardize electric reliability and public safety." FULL STORY: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Daily News Digest: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch fnypguOSAJO 3mZ1eYEv8zp U8vrwGbWDoM ujnz8woRbkE i68EO5KtlBS nAp2E9Emwf5