PJM issues Cold Weather Alerts for Entire Service Area Ahead of Significant Cold Weather - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM has issued a series of Cold Weather Alerts to its 13-state region, spanning the western and eastern parts of the country, ahead of anticipated significant cold weather that may bring temperatures into the single digits. The alerts aim to ensure power generation companies are prepared for potential increased electricity demand by ensuring adequate staffing and operational readiness, while also prompting flexibility in maintenance schedules to prevent disruptions to power infrastructure.

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PJM Extends Alerts Due to Ongoing Hot Weather PJM has extended several alerts through July 30 due to ongoing hot weather across its service area, including a Maximum Generation Alert indicating potential limitations on electricity exports and a Load Management Alert providing advance notice of potential demand response actions to support grid stability. The utility is also advising transmission and generation owners to assess whether scheduled equipment maintenance can be postponed to ensure all available units remain operational, amid expected peak electricity demand of approximately 152,500 MW on July 30 and 134,000 MW on July 31.

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PJM Issues Hot Weather Alerts for Western and Mid-Atlantic Regions PJM has announced Hot Weather Alerts for different regions, anticipating significant heat and humidity. A Hot Weather Alert is a standard notification released by PJM to proactively prepare electricity providers and infrastructure for increased demand during periods of extreme heat or humidity, specifically when temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. On July 6th, a Hot Weather Alert is in effect for portions of PJM’s Western Region. This alert impacts several transmission zones and control areas, including AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & Light), American Electric Power (AEP Ohio, Appalachian Power, Indiana Michigan Power and Kentucky Power), American Municipal Power Transmission, Cleveland Public Power, Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Kentucky, Duquesne Light Company, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, FirstEnergy South (formerly Allegheny Power Systems – West Penn Power, Mon Power, Potomac Edison), FirstEnergy West (formerly American Transmission Systems, Inc. – Penn Power, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison), Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, and Wabash Valley Power Authority. A separate Hot Weather Alert is scheduled for July 7th, covering PJM’s Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. The Southern Region encompassed by this alert includes the Dominion transmission zone. The Mid-Atlantic Region's alert involves Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power & Light, Jersey Central Power & Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, PECO Energy, Pepco, PPL Electric Utilities, PSE&G, and Orange & Rockland (Rockland Electric Company).

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PJM Declares Hot Weather Alert Amid Prolonged Heat Wave PJM has proactively declared a Hot Weather Alert for its entire operating region, encompassing 13 states and the District of Columbia, in anticipation of a prolonged heat wave from June 22nd to 25th. This alert is a standard measure taken by PJM before periods of high temperatures—typically above 90 degrees Fahrenheit—and increased humidity, designed to ready personnel and infrastructure for heightened electricity consumption. The anticipated extended period of temperatures exceeding 90 degrees is expected to significantly elevate electricity demand. To further ensure sufficient power availability, PJM has also implemented a generator maintenance outage recall. This directive requires generators currently offline for scheduled maintenance to resume operation within 72 hours, bolstering the overall generation capacity available to meet anticipated customer needs during the heat wave. Current forecasts indicate peak electricity demand could reach approximately 158,000 megawatts (MW) on June 23rd and 24th. This surpasses PJM's previously projected summer peak load of 154,000 MW. While Sunday, June 22nd, is expected to see a load in the mid-140 gigawatt (GW) range. The National Weather Service is predicting above-average temperatures throughout the summer, particularly along the Atlantic coast. PJM’s highest recorded peak demand occurred in 2006, reaching 165,563 MW. Last year’s summer peak was approximately 152,700 MW. Currently, PJM possesses roughly 179,200 MW of generation capacity, supplemented by approximately 7,900 MW secured through demand response programs, which incentivize customers to curtail electricity usage during periods of high system stress. A specialized team utilizes advanced technology to continuously balance electricity supply and demand, managing the power grid around the clock. This team develops contingency plans to address potential impacts from weather events, emergencies, or equipment failures, adjusting power resources to match demand fluctuations and preventing strain on transmission lines and facilities.

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