Heat Wave Tests Grid Limits | US News

East Coast and Midwest power grids are on the brink as a scorching heat wave threatens to smash summer demand records. With temperatures soaring past 100°F and millions turning up their ACs—especially near booming data centers—operators like PJM and MISO are bracing for unprecedented strain. Demand could hit 169 gigawatts, surpassing 2006’s record, while aging plants close and new ones lag behind. Prices are already spiking, revealing just how tight the grid’s margins have become—especially with the Fourth of July looming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2435b9df00b9750f