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Catherine (Katie) Jereza

Catherine (Katie) Jereza

Assistant Secretary of Energy for Electricity

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"The United States must increase grid capacity to meet demand, and ensure the grid provides reliable power—day-in and day-out."

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America races to rebuild its aging power grid before demand overwhelms it

Built World

Leading the Office of Electricity since October 2025

Seventy percent of America's power lines and transformers are over 25 years old. On June 30, 2026, Secretary Wright issued two emergency orders for the Mid-Atlantic grid after PJM Interconnection forecast demand near 166,000 megawatts—approaching the region's all-time record.

Updated Jul 3