DOE declares grid emergency amid heat wave across 13 states

The DOE has declared a grid emergency across 13 states to prevent blackouts during a severe heat wave. This emergency order went into effect on October 13 and remains active through October 16. The situation highlights a critical need for resilient energy infrastructure and could lead to regulatory shifts, particularly in Texas. The measure aims to stabilize the power grid and ensure energy availability across the affected regions during this period of extreme weather stress.