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Power grid emergency declared across 13 US states
Original: power grid emergency in 13 states
A power grid emergency has been declared across 13 US states as severe heat pushes electricity systems to their limits during the summer peak. Grid operators are struggling to keep up with demand while crews attempt urgent repairs during the busiest maintenance season. Reports note grids straining under heat, raising concerns about outages and reliability as hot weather continues across much of the country.
Why now: Extreme heat is straining the US power grid during peak demand season, raising fears of blackouts.
Evidence
- US Grids Strain Under Heat During Peak Repair Season · Bloomberg.com
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