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Heat waves are pushing the power grid to its limits as record-breaking electricity demand surges—jumping from 221 to 242.64 megawatts—and is expected to climb even higher. With El Niño stirring up extreme weather, more homes and businesses mean more strain. Officials are racing to meet the demand by boosting generation capacity to 280 megawatts by August, adding a floating power ship, restarting key engines, and asking sawmills and government buildings to cut back during peak evening hours. It’s a high-stakes balancing act to keep the lights on as the country heats up and grows.

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