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Extreme heat could cause U.S. power shortages this summer -NERC - Reuters

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  • published date: 2021-05-14 16:40:00 UTC

The organization responsible for North American electric reliability warned energy shortfalls were possible this summer in California, Texas, New England and the Central United States based on above-normal temperature forecasts for much of the region.

An electrical substation is seen after winter weather caused electricity blackouts in Houston, Texas, U.S. February 20, 2021. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo/File PhotoThe organization responsible for… [+2012 chars]