California was struggling to deliver enough power to keep the lights on for the first time in nearly two decades as a severe heat wave broiled the region
, and officials warned of potentially more rolling blackouts if high temperatures persist.
Residents across the state were blasting their air-conditioning units while sheltering at home as coronavirus cases continue to climb. That has put enormous strain on California’s electric grid, which is in the middle of an unprecedented transition as policy makers continue to reduce...
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