US power grids are expected to grapple with unprecedented seasonal demand and the threat of blackouts after a damaging winter storm coated parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic in ice — leaving brutal cold in its wake.
US power grids are expected to grapple with unprecedented seasonal demand and the threat of blackouts after a damaging winter storm coated parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic in ice — leaving brutal cold in its wake.
A pedestrian during a winter storm in downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Photographer: Justin Merriman/Bloomberg
A sprawling winter storm has grounded thousands of flights around the US, triggered grid crises and knocked out power to thousands, while threatening to drop a foot of snow on New York City and the Northeast corridor Sunday.
A sprawling winter storm has grounded thousands of flights around the US, triggered grid crises and knocked out power to thousands, while threatening to drop a foot of snow on New York City and the Northeast corridor Sunday.
A utility truck that slid off Highway 183 during a winter storm in Dallas on Jan. 24. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg
A sprawling winter storm has grounded thousands of flights around the US, triggered grid crises and knocked out power to thousands, while threatening to drop a foot of snow on New York City and the Northeast corridor Sunday.
A sprawling winter storm has grounded thousands of flights around the US, triggered grid crises and knocked out power to thousands, while threatening to drop a foot of snow on New York City and the Northeast corridor Sunday.
A utility truck that slid off Highway 183 during a winter storm in Dallas on Jan. 24. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg
From snow to ice, this is what’s in store as a major storm spreads from the US South to the Northeast.
Volunteers prepare cots at an inclement weather shelter ahead of a winter storm at Fair Parks Automobile Building in Dallas, Texas, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for more than half the counties in the state ahead of a powerful winter storm that will be one of the toughest tests of the electric grid since a deadly 2021 collapse. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg
A massive US winter storm stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England is straining power systems, causing cascading travel disruptions, while threatening large amounts of snow and ice in some of the country’s most densely populated corridors.
A massive US winter storm stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England is straining power systems, causing cascading travel disruptions, while threatening large amounts of snow and ice in some of the country’s most densely populated corridors.
A person's car is stuck in the snow in Little Rock, Arkansas on Jan. 24. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to nearly 200 million Americans. Photographer: Will Newton/Getty Images
The Texas grid operator is forecasting very little wind generation — a key source of power — over the weekend just as a powerful winter storm promises to prompt a surge in electricity demand.
The Texas grid operator is forecasting very little wind generation — a key source of power — over the weekend just as a powerful winter storm promises to prompt a surge in electricity demand.
Space heaters for sale at a store ahead of a winter storm in Dallas, Texas, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for more than half the counties in the state ahead of a powerful winter storm that will be one of the toughest tests of the electric grid since a deadly 2021 collapse.
The Texas grid operator is forecasting very little wind generation — a key source of power — over the weekend just as a powerful winter storm promises to prompt a surge in electricity demand.
The Texas grid operator is forecasting very little wind generation — a key source of power — over the weekend just as a powerful winter storm promises to prompt a surge in electricity demand.
Space heaters for sale at a store ahead of a winter storm in Dallas, Texas, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for more than half the counties in the state ahead of a powerful winter storm that will be one of the toughest tests of the electric grid since a deadly 2021 collapse.
Snow and dangerously bitter cold are expanding across the US Great Plains as the country’s largest winter storm prompts cascading travel chaos and threatens widespread power outages.
Snow and dangerously bitter cold are expanding across the US Great Plains as the country’s largest winter storm prompts cascading travel chaos and threatens widespread power outages.
A customer walks past empty shelves at Walmart in Little Rock, Arkansas on Jan 23.
Data centers that have lined up new electricity capacity for their facilities would get priority in connecting to the largest US power grid under a proposal by PJM Interconnection LLC.
Data centers that have lined up new electricity capacity for their facilities would get priority in connecting to the largest US power grid under a proposal by PJM Interconnection LLC.
Data centers that have lined up new electricity capacity for their facilities would get priority in connecting to the largest US power grid under a proposal by PJM Interconnection LLC.
Data centers that have lined up new electricity capacity for their facilities would get priority in connecting to the largest US power grid under a proposal by PJM Interconnection LLC.
New Jersey’s new governor, Mikie Sherrill, is taking steps to limit increases in electricity bills, following through on a key campaign promise on her first day in office as US politicians including President Donald Trump rush to take on soaring energy costs.
New Jersey’s new governor, Mikie Sherrill, is taking steps to limit increases in electricity bills, following through on a key campaign promise on her first day in office as US politicians including President Donald Trump rush to take on soaring energy costs.
PJM Interconnection LLC unveiled a reliability plan hours after top officials in the Trump administration called on the operator of the largest US power grid to do more to bolster the network and help tame electricity prices as demand from data centers booms.
PJM Interconnection LLC unveiled a reliability plan hours after top officials in the Trump administration called on the operator of the largest US power grid to do more to bolster the network and help tame electricity prices as demand from data centers booms.
A power substation in Grove City, Ohio, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The outcome of what was, until recently, an obscure US power market auction will be the subject of intense interest this week for electric generators, regulators and consumers alike. Photographer: Brian Kaiser/Bloomberg
The Trump administration is pushing a sweeping plan to compel technology companies to effectively fund construction of new power plants in an ambitious bid to speed the country’s AI build-out and tame surging consumer utility bills.
The Trump administration is pushing a sweeping plan to compel technology companies to effectively fund construction of new power plants in an ambitious bid to speed the country’s AI build-out and tame surging consumer utility bills.
A power substation near a data center in Ashburn, Virginia.
The Trump administration is pushing a sweeping plan to compel technology companies to effectively fund construction of new power plants in an ambitious bid to speed the country’s AI build-out and tame surging consumer utility bills.
The Trump administration is pushing a sweeping plan to compel technology companies to effectively fund construction of new power plants in an ambitious bid to speed the country’s AI build-out and tame surging consumer utility bills.
A power substation near a data center in Ashburn, Virginia.
Home insurance is essential for recovering after disaster hits. But, as an increasing number of homeowners are finding out, payouts may not be enough to rebuild.
Home insurance is essential for recovering after disaster hits. But, as an increasing number of homeowners are finding out, payouts may not be enough to rebuild.
A home burns after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the area in Louisville, Colorado, on December 30, 2021. Photographer: Marc Piscotty/Getty Images North America
President Donald Trump and the governors of several US Northeastern states agreed to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would compel technology companies to effectively fund new power plants.
President Donald Trump and the governors of several US Northeastern states agreed to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would compel technology companies to effectively fund new power plants.
A power substation near a the LC1 CloudHQ data center in Ashburn, Virginia, US, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Amazon.com Inc. plans to spend almost $150 billion in the coming 15 years on data centers, giving the cloud-computing giant the firepower to handle an expected explosion in demand for artificial intelligence applications and other digital services.
President Donald Trump and the governors of several US Northeastern states agreed to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would compel technology companies to effectively fund new power plants.
President Donald Trump and the governors of several US Northeastern states agreed to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would compel technology companies to effectively fund new power plants.
A power substation near a the LC1 CloudHQ data center in Ashburn, Virginia, US, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Amazon.com Inc. plans to spend almost $150 billion in the coming 15 years on data centers, giving the cloud-computing giant the firepower to handle an expected explosion in demand for artificial intelligence applications and other digital services.
Private equity firm NGP Energy Capital Management is backing a new US energy-storage developer with $200 million as data centers spur record power demand growth.
Private equity firm NGP Energy Capital Management is backing a new US energy-storage developer with $200 million as data centers spur record power demand growth.
Private equity firm NGP Energy Capital Management is backing a new US energy-storage developer with $200 million as data centers spur record power demand growth.
Private equity firm NGP Energy Capital Management is backing a new US energy-storage developer with $200 million as data centers spur record power demand growth.
The biggest US grid operator dialed back its forecast for power demand growth, offering a reality check to the frenzy around the artificial intelligence boom.
The biggest US grid operator dialed back its forecast for power demand growth, offering a reality check to the frenzy around the artificial intelligence boom.
Power transmission lines and a substation in Grove City, Ohio, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The outcome of what was, until recently, an obscure US power market auction will be the subject of intense interest this week for electric generators, regulators and consumers alike.
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