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Energy secretary: 'A lot of improvements' needed for power grid

During a Friday briefing, Energy Secretary Wright said the grid held up during the latest winter storm and emphasized that `a lot of improvements need to be made on the grid`.
The NERC report found rising electricity demand and extreme weather could strain the power system, with most new generation in the coming years from solar and battery projects as coal and gas plants retire.
The report identifies Texas, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Pacific Northwest as most at risk amid rising demand from data centers, electric vehicles, and new manufacturing, following the recent storm that killed more than 100 people and left hundreds of thousands without power.
Federal data show utility costs rose about 7.7% over the past year, and Wright emphasized natural gas, nuclear and coal as `reliable` generation, the administration seeks to focus on.
Environmental groups argue Wright said the shift to wind and solar hurt reliability and he offered no specific upgrade timelines during a recent briefing.

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As winter weather continues to impact the East Coast, the Energy Department emphasizes the need for major upgrades to the electric grid to ensure reliability during extreme conditions.

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