US invokes emergency authority to protect power supply for 65 million

Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the emergency order on Aug 19 under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, allowing a generating unit in Maryland to continue operating beyond its current limit to meet anticipated electricity demand.

IANS•Aug 19, 2026 02:55 PM• 3 views

Energy Secretary Chris Wright

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