An emergency order has been issued by the US Department of Energy to maintain power in 17 states. This move is in response to ongoing hot weather conditions. The order is intended to ensure that Americans in the affected areas have a stable power supply.

Further details about the order and its implementation are available from the US Department of Energy. The emergency order was issued on Sunday, and it applies to a western grid operator, which has been directed to utilize more resources to maintain power. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original source, which provides additional context and details about the emergency order and its implications.