Learn more about Emergency Response
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September 3, 2026Secretary Wright issued an emergency order to stabilize the Carolinas’ grid and mitigate blackout risks amid hot weather conditions.Energy.gov
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September 1, 2026Secretary Wright issues an emergency order to stabilize the Mid-Atlantic grid and mitigate the risk of blackouts.Energy.gov
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September 1, 2026Emergency order addresses grid reliability concerns and reduces the risk and costs of blackouts.Energy.gov
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August 28, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) used unmanned aerial systems (UAS), Drone Unmanned Camera Kit (DUCK), to provide accurate and rapid damage assessments to aid recovery efforts after Typhoon Sinlaku.Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
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Press ReleasesAugust 19, 2026Emergency order strengthens grid reliability and minimizes the risk of energy shortfalls in 13 states and the District of Columbia.Energy.gov
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August 14, 2026Emergency order keeps beautiful, clean coal generation available and reduces energy costs for Americans.Energy.gov
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August 10, 2026As Puerto Rico faces rising electricity demand and hurricane season, DOE continues its efforts to strengthen the island’s electric grid.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesAugust 5, 2026Emergency order increases grid stability and minimizes the risk of energy shortfalls in Guam.Energy.gov
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July 26, 2026Secretary Wright issued an emergency order to stabilize the grid to mitigate the risk of blackouts across during hot weather conditionsEnergy.gov
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July 2, 2026Secretary Wright issued an emergency order to stabilize the Carolinas’ grid and mitigate blackout risks amid hot weather conditionsEnergy.gov