PJM's Hot Weather Operations: July 28 Update
PJM, the regional transmission organization, has extended its Maximum Generation Alert/Load Management Alert and Hot Weather Alert due to the ongoing hot weather conditions. These alerts are issued to prepare generators and transmission facilities for the increased electricity demand caused by intense heat. PJM served a preliminary peak load of around 148,000 MW on July 27 and is forecasting a peak of around 155,000 MW for July 28. The Hot Weather Alert has been extended to July 29 for the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions, where temperatures are expected to be near or above 90 degrees, driving up the demand for electricity.