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100°F Heat Strains Southern California Power Grid
Original: 100°F Heat Is Pushing Southern California’s Grid to the Limit
Extreme heat around 100°F is pushing Southern California's electrical grid toward its limits as residents crank up air conditioning across the region. Operators face surging demand during the heatwave, raising concerns about potential strain, conservation calls, or outages if temperatures stay high. Officials typically urge residents to reduce electricity use during peak afternoon and evening hours.
Why now: A severe heatwave is driving record electricity demand and worries about grid reliability and possible outages.
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