The polar vortex is poised to deliver a one-two punch to power systems across the eastern half of the United States. Already, thousands of Americans in the Midwest have experienced power outages amid the polar vortex. For homes heated directly by natural gas, frigid temperatures can also strain the supply of heating fuel — as is the case this week in Minnesota. Received an update from @KarenEvansCESER on how @ENERGY is ready to respond to the polar vortex hitting the country from the Midwest to the East Coast. DAYBOOKComing UpColumbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy hosts an event on Prospects for Climate Solutions on Feb. 6.

Source: Washington Post January 31, 2019 13:18 UTC