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The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to 17 states, including Montana and Wyoming, to prep backup generators as a massive heat wave pushes electricity demand to record highs. The Southwest Power Pool is authorized to activate extra resources before a potential Level Three Energy Emergency Alert — which could trigger targeted blackouts to prevent grid collapse. While heat is a key stressor, officials note it’s usually a combination of factors that push the system to breaking point. The move aims to avert widespread outages, with priority given to industrial users if needed. Areas like Texas and Louisiana face temps over 110 degrees, while even cooler regions like Montana are strained by prolonged heat that prevents the grid from recovering overnight — a stark reminder of how vulnerable our power infrastructure is under extreme weather.

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