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These US States Most At Risk For Blackouts This Summer, New Report Says These US States Most At Risk For Blackouts This Summer, New Report Says
These US States Most At Risk For Blackouts This Summer, New Report Says As temperatures climb, attention is turning toward the nation’s power grids and whether they can handle the added demand this summer. Though the Northeast should fare well, much of the US is facing an elevated risk of power blackouts between June and September, according to a report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The risk assessment found that the entire western half of the US is in the “elevated” risk category, meaning the potential for insufficient operating reserves in above-normal conditions. Regulators said a number of factors could disrupt the power…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Con Ed Could Run Out Of Natural Gas Before Moratorium Begins Con Ed Could Run Out Of Natural Gas Before Moratorium Begins
Con Ed Could Run Out Of Natural Gas Before Moratorium Begins Lawmakers in Westchester are fearful that Con Edison may run out of gas before its announced gas moratorium takes effect next month. Westchester officials requested that Con Ed hold off on their announced moratorium as they gather information and seek solutions. In response, Con Ed reportedly said that it’s a simply matter of “supply and demand,” and that at some point the supply will run out, potentially before the March 15 deadline. “The demand for natural gas in our service area has been experiencing significant growth primarily due to the construction of new buildings, the opening of ne…

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by Zak Failla