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US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Jun 30, 2026 17:57 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jun 30, 2026
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Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.

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  • ID #12469
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jun 30, 2026
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