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Northeast Power Grid Braces for Record Heat Wave Amid Repair Backlog

The U.S. Northeast is facing dangerously high temperatures this week that threaten to strain the regional power grid at a critical moment. Grid operators are racing to complete equipment maintenance before summer demand peaks, with forecasters warning of hotter-than-normal conditions extending through the season. The timing creates particular pressure on energy infrastructure already managing extended cooling cycles. A potential bright spot has emerged: slower-than-anticipated connections of large industrial loads, including data centers, have prompted some grid operators to revise summer demand forecasts downward. The moderation in projected consumption may help utilities avoid blackouts and shortages during peak heat periods.