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Heat wave triggers US electrical grid emergency

The U.S. Department of Energy declared an emergency as a heat wave strains much of the national electrical grid.
WHO: U.S. Department of Energy
WHAT: Declared an emergency due to a heat wave straining the electrical grid
WHEN: Jul 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: A heat wave is bearing down on much of the nation's electrical grid.
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