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2026.01.22 | Grid Alert: Arctic Blast Strains PJM & ERCOT + EV Insights

from Current Events - The Electric Utility Today · host Edmundo Rodriguez

As a severe Arctic blast sweeps the nation, PJM and ERCOT trigger emergency protocols to maintain grid reliability in the face of freezing temperatures and ice loading. We break down the latest FERC interconnection updates and analyze how immediate weather stress converges with long-term regulatory shifts. Additionally, we review a new report revealing how active EV charging management can slash peak demand by 50% without major physical upgrades. Tune in for essential intelligence on critical infrastructure operations and the data center boom driving NextEra’s latest nuclear collaboration.

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