The US Declares National Energy Emergency as Grid Vulnerabilities Mount Over Phased-Out Traditional Energy Sources - Cozzy Energy Solutions
The US government has declared a national energy emergency in response to rising electricity prices and grid vulnerabilities caused by policies prioritizing renewable energy over traditional baseload power generation. The Mid-Atlantic region, which relies on PJM Interconnection, has seen significant reductions in reliable power generation capacity between 2020 and 2025, resulting in some of the nation's highest electricity prices and increased grid instability. To address this issue, a new agreement aims to provide more affordable electricity and improve grid reliability through over $15 billion in new baseload power generation, as part of a strategy to support all forms of energy that contribute to affordability, reliability, and security.
