PJM on Maximum Alert to Prevent Outages Amid Extreme Heat Wave

PJM Interconnection, the operator of the largest U.S. electric grid, has issued a maximum generation alert for July 3 asking power producers to maximize electricity generation amid soaring demand in the current extreme heat wave. PJM had a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert in effect for July 2 across its footprint in the eastern U.S. and Midwest. These alerts have now been issued for the PJM footprint for July 3, too. While the alert does not require any action from customers, generators and transmission owners are asked to maximize…