Mid-Atlantic States (US)

As Energy Costs Surge, Eastern Governors Blame a Grid Manager

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As Energy Costs Surge, Eastern Governors Blame a Grid Manager

For decades, a little-known nonprofit organization has played a central role in keeping the lights on for 65 million people in the Eastern United States. Even some governors and lawmakers acknowledge that they were not fully aware of how much influence the organization, PJM, has on the cost and reliability of energy in 13 states. … Read more

Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Power Outages to Mid-Atlantic

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Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Power Outages to Mid-Atlantic

A winter storm unfurled a blanket of snow and ice along the East Coast on Monday, disrupting routines in much of the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. In the coming days, a rush of Arctic air was expected to deepen the chill. Nighttime temperatures were expected to fall into the single digits across the Central Plains … Read more