Trump Admin Issues Emergency Order As Power Grid Strains Under Summer Heat

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order on Tuesday to reduce the risk of blackouts across Southeastern states as a summer heatwave bakes the region and strains the grid. DOE’s order allows Duke Energy…

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