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Grid & Reliability February 2, 2026

DOE Extends Emergency Orders Authorizing Utilities to Direct Data Center Backup Generators

Section 202(c) orders cover Duke Energy Carolinas and PJM region through early February as Winter Storms Fern and Gianna strain grid

The Department of Energy extended emergency orders under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act authorizing utilities to direct data center backup generators to operate during grid emergencies. The orders covered Duke Energy Carolinas and the 13-state PJM region.

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Grid & Reliability February 2, 2026

DOE Extends Emergency Orders Authorizing Utilities to Direct Data Center Backup Generators

The Department of Energy extended emergency orders under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act authorizing utilities to direct data center backup generators to operate during grid emergencies. The orders covered Duke Energy Carolinas and the 13-state PJM region.

Grid & Reliability January 25, 2026

Winter Storm Exposes Grid Vulnerability as Governors Unite on Data Center Costs

As Winter Storm Fern stressed grids across the country, 13 governors joined the Trump administration in demanding that data centers cover the costs of new generation capacity. The crisis highlights how data center demand is reshaping grid reliability.

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