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People in Phoenix seek relief from boiling temperatures at the Wet-N-Wild Water Park. Regulators say the western United States is at an elevated risk for seeing some shortages of electricity this summer as above normal temperatures are expected. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

With summer coming fast, regulator issues electric reliability warning

BY: - May 19, 2023

As much as two thirds of North America could face shortages of electricity this summer in the event of severe and protracted heat, according to the regulator in charge of setting and enforcing standards for the electric grid.  “Increased, rapid deployment of wind, solar and batteries have made a positive impact,” said Mark Olson, manager […]