Although unlikely, some “extreme scenarios” and weather this summer could result in insufficient energy to power parts of central Ohio, an electric grid operator is warning.
PJM Interconnection, which operates electrical transmission for Ohio and 12 other states, is forecasting summer energy use to peak at just over 154,000 megawatts. PJM should be able to able to supply enough power, according to the organization. PJM has around 179,200 megawatts of capacity this summer and around 7,900 megawatts contracted.
But, unexpected drastic circumstances could put power supply at risk, according to PJM. And the National Weather Service is predicting a hotter-than-normal summer.
Read more in The Columbus Dispatch here.
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