Power Grids Under Pressure: US Areas at Risk of Blackouts This Summer

Key takeaways: Parts of the US -- including the Midwest, New England and Texas-Louisiana -- face blackout risks during high-demand periods like summer heat waves. Electricity demand is a primary challenge across the US due to factors like new data centers, electrification and industrial activity. Regional grid risks vary: The Midwest faces plant retirements, the Southwest struggles with extreme heat, Texas has solar reliability concerns and New England has low energy reserves. Experts recommend preparing for a blackout by making a plan, stocking up on supplies, signing up for utility alerts and exploring backup power options. Your summer plans might need a power backup. Power outages, blackouts or brownout can happen anywhere. But you're more at risk if you live in one of the areas facing an elevated risk of energy shortages this summer, according to the latest seasonal grid reliability assessment from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Power outages aren't some ... Read full article.