The grid operator serving Maryland, Virginia, and 11 other states as well as Washington, D.C. expects winter electricity demand to reach a record as its cushion of available power shrinks.
Extreme cold and generator failures could strain the system, though PJM expects supplies to cover demand under anticipated conditions.
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PJM’s winter outlook projects an operating supply of 182,426 megawatts and a customer demand peak of roughly 147,500 megawatts, according to PJM’s Inside Lines. The operator expects to export an average of about 3,200 megawatts to neighboring systems.
The projected demand would surpass PJM’s winter record of 143,700 megawatts, set on Jan. 22, 2025…