What does EEA2 refer to in PJM operations?

In PJM operations, EEA2 refers specifically to an emergency situation where there is a requirement to implement mandatory load management actions to maintain reliability in the power grid. This status indicates that the system is stressed to a degree where non-essential loads may need to be curtailed to avoid cascading failures or blackouts.

EEA2 is part of a broader set of Emergency Energy Alerts (EEA) that define various operational conditions, and EEA2 specifically signals that load shedding or demand response is necessary. This action aims to reduce the load on the system to keep supply and demand balanced during critical conditions.

Other choices pertain to different operational directives or situations within PJM but do not accurately define EEA2. For example, voltage reduction action typically involves adjusting voltage levels to manage system stability, while a maximum generation alert corresponds to ensuring that production meets forecasted demand without running into capacity constraints. Manual load dump actions involve terminating service to loads without a gradual reduction, which is not the intent of EEA2.