Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an order to tackle an energy emergency situation across 17 U.S. states triggered by hot weather conditions. The operator requested the department to allow specific power generation units to run beyond their operating limits in order to ensure grid reliability. In addition, SPP is authorized to use backup resources to operate as a last resort before issuing an Energy Emergency Alert 3 - the highest level of energy emergency action. The department estimated the total nationwide unused power generation to be at over 35 gigawatts. Strengthening Power GridAmid high heat conditions, other major power grid operators have also issued operational alerts.