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The nation’s power grid just shattered records with a demand of 242.64 megawatts — fueled by an intense heatwave from El Niño and soaring electricity use. With more homes, businesses, and customers than ever before, the government is launching a nationwide conservation effort, urging everyone to turn off lights and AC in public buildings and unplug non-essential floodlights. Meanwhile, new power units are on the way, aiming for 280 megawatts by August to keep the lights on and avoid blackouts.

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