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SocietyUS central grid operator warns rolling blackouts may be needed

The regional power-grid operator serving 14 central U.S. states issued a warning on Monday evening. It said electricity demand had reached a record level, pushing the system close to a supply shortfall. The operator cautioned that it could order rolling blackouts if conditions worsen. The measure would be intended to manage the threatened shortage across the regional grid.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-21 01:40Original

US central grid operator warns rolling blackouts may be needed
US central grid operator warns rolling blackouts may be neededSociety