09/04/2026
PJM just showed us why having reliable power is crucial.
As extreme heat pushed electricity demand higher, the U.S. Department of Energy stepped in to use every available resource to keep the lights on.
That’s exactly why our office is fighting to keep the Rockport coal facilities online.
Indiana’s economy is growing and electricity demand is rising. We cannot afford to shut down reliable generation.
Coal, natural gas, and nuclear all have a role to play.
Indiana must keep every reliable megawatt it has while we build the generation we need for the future. We’ll keep working to make sure we do.
Secretary Wright issues an emergency order to stabilize the Mid-Atlantic grid and mitigate the risk of blackouts.