Federal energy officials have directed Constellation Energy to continue operating its Eddystone Generating Station outside Philadelphia until at least August 28, 2025. The 760-megawatt facility, which burns oil and natural gas, was set to close on May 31. This emergency action, issued under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, marks the second such order recently, following a similar directive for the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan. The DOE based its decision on concerns from PJM Interconnection, the organization managing the electric grid across 13 states. PJM warned that under extreme summer conditions, it might need to activate emergency … Continue reading DOE Orders Eddystone Power Plant to Operate Through August Amid Grid Reliability Concerns