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Press ReleasesJanuary 26, 2026Secretary Wright issues two emergency orders to stabilize the grid in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas to save lives and lower costs after Winter Storm FernEnergy.gov
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January 26, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy today issued an emergency order to mitigate blackouts in North and South Carolina following Winter Storm Fern.Energy.gov
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January 22, 2026In a letter today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright asked the nation’s grid operators to maintain communication with DOE during the storm and be prepared to make backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities available as needed.Energy.gov
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December 30, 2025U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity heading into the winter months.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesDecember 23, 2025U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued emergency orders to keep two Indiana coal plants operational to ensure Americans in the Midwest region of the United States have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity heading into the winter months.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesDecember 16, 2025U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to ensure Americans in the Northwestern region of the United States have access to affordable, reliable and secure electricity heading into the cold winter months.Energy.gov
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July 28, 2025The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued its fifth emergency order authorized by Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to secure America’s grid reliability.Energy.gov
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January 16, 2025CESER made remarkable strides in enhancing the resilience of the nation’s energy systems, strengthening cybersecurity protocols, and leading efforts to address energy security in the face of global challenges.Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
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December 5, 2024The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) team published the updated BAWR dashboard on December 3, 2024.Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
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October 29, 2024In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in the Southeast, the Savannah River Site mobilized teams from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Site Services, SRS Emergency Response Organization, SRS Fire Department, Centerra-SRS and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service–Savannah River to address extensive damage, repairs and recovery efforts across the site.Office of Environmental Management