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3 issues to watch as heat strains the grid

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From the Pacific Northwest to coastal New England, millions of Americans have endured sweltering temperatures in recent weeks, driving record energy consumption and offering a snapshot of emerging risks facing the nation’s power system.

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With the need to reduce use of fossil fuels in transportation and other areas, demand is likely to increase for solutions that increase dependence on electricity and the electrical grid.  

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Extreme weather and prolonged drought in some regions are affecting electricity generation — notably hydroelectric and nuclear power.

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