Winter Storm Fern has caused hundreds of thousands of power outages, though the electric grid has remained stable in part due to coal power plants boosting supply.

Electrical grids appeared to have handled the storm over the weekend relatively well, but energy experts said the risk of more outages remained.

Georgia's electric utilities will face a second test of their power grid this week as freezing temperatures could strain power plants and grid infrastructure.

Federal and state officials want regional grid operator PJM to extend price caps and secure new power sources, but their non-binding proposal leaves open the question of how to make data centers

The state grid operator is making a first attempt at a planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously.

The order is aimed at helping the state power grid endure the ongoing freeze.

Chances are increasing that a winter storm will bring snow, ice, and plunging temperatures to millions across Texas this week.