# Top US Grid Operator Didn’t Go All-In on Batteries, and Strain Is Showing

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-29 13:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-29/top-us-electric-grid-didn-t-go-all-in-on-batteries-and-strain-is-showing?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abbbd6a275db500019833dc

> The grid operator responsible for keeping the lights on in Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, DC has declared a record number of energy emergencies this year. California and Texas, once notorious for massive outages, have recorded none.