Ohio and many parts of the U.S. are at elevated risk of electricity supply shortfalls during extreme cold weather this winter, according to a new report released by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, (NERC), which oversees the integrity and reliability of the nation’s electric grid.
The organization’s Winter Reliability Assessment cites retirements of always-available power generation from coal-fired and older gas-fired plants as the reason for the risk, at a time when power demand keeps climbing. Read the full report here.
“This growing threat to reliable electricity jeopardizes the health of local communities and undermines the American economy,” said Jim Matheson, CEO of National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, or NRECA.
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, which provide power to 1 million Ohioans, have readied their coal and gas plants to meet winter’s demand. Cooperatives also recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.
About Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives
OEC represents 24 member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives who supply at-cost power to 1-million cooperative members in 77 of Ohio’s 88 counties. OEC also generates power at the member-owned cooperative Cardinal Plant, located along the Ohio River in Brilliant, Ohio.
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