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Midwest Heat Tests Power Grid Limits | Kansas City News
The Midwest is breaking heat records—and so is its power grid. Kansas City saw a record 56,785 megawatts of demand on July 20, smashing last year’s high by 1%. Sweltering temps have air conditioners running nonstop, pushing the Southwest Power Pool to its limits. But officials say they’re ready—confident the grid can handle another potential record by July 27. While the heat rages, the system holds strong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public…
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