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Grid Under Stress as Heatwave Hits | Jefferson City News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
The Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to prevent blackouts across 17 states, including Missouri, as a deadly heatwave strains the power grid. The Southwest Power Pool is now authorized to plan demand reductions ahead of a potential Energy Emergency Alert Level Three — the point where rolling blackouts become unavoidable. This proactive measure, effective until August 3rd, aims to avoid widespread outages by managing electricity use before the system collapses. It’s a stark reminder of how vulnerable our infrastructure is to extreme weather — and how far authorities will go to keep the lights on. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13a8650653be07ce