Heat waves, drought strain electrical grids & fuel wildfires
Jun 23, 2021 18:04:21 GMT -5
Post by OmegaMan on Jun 23, 2021 18:04:21 GMT -5
Heat waves, drought strain electrical grids and fuel wildfires in US West
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by: Nolan Barton
Tags: climate change, Drought, dry season, electrical grid, energy grid, fire meteorologist, Flex Alert, global warming, heat wave, mountain snowpack, power outages, wildfire, wildfire season
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(Natural News) Prolonged heat waves and drought are straining electrical grids and fueling wildfires in a large part of the U.S. West. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, lasting longer and occurring earlier in the year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 17 signed an emergency proclamation allowing power plants to increase operations if needed to meet electricity demands.
The California Independent System Operator (California ISO), which runs the state’s energy grid, also issued a so-called Flex Alert. The alert encourages people to set thermostats to 78 degrees, avoid using large appliances, close drapes and blinds, turn off unnecessary lights and use fans.
Elliot Mainzer, California ISO’s chief executive officer, said last week that the grid was stable and there was no expectation of rotating power outages, but that could change as temperatures spike in the coming days.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the Lone Star State’s electric grid, also called on residents to conserve electricity, asking them to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, turn off lights and avoid using large appliances.
In Montana, temperatures over 100 degrees have made it tougher to fight wildfires that have exploded in size and destroyed an undetermined number of homes. Furious winds have stoked the flames and forced the crash-landing of a firefighting helicopter. At least 14 new fires have been reported in Montana and Wyoming since June 15.
In Idaho, authorities are preparing for what could be a challenging wildfire season. Nick Nauslar, a meteorologist with the National Interagency Fire Center, told state officials last week that nearly 80 percent of Idaho is in drought and the rest will likely experience it in the coming months. He said Idaho had its second-driest spring in the last 126 years.
Record-breaking temperatures seen in major cities across West
Many cities across the West have seen record-breaking temperatures last week.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by: Nolan Barton
Tags: climate change, Drought, dry season, electrical grid, energy grid, fire meteorologist, Flex Alert, global warming, heat wave, mountain snowpack, power outages, wildfire, wildfire season
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(Natural News) Prolonged heat waves and drought are straining electrical grids and fueling wildfires in a large part of the U.S. West. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, lasting longer and occurring earlier in the year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 17 signed an emergency proclamation allowing power plants to increase operations if needed to meet electricity demands.
The California Independent System Operator (California ISO), which runs the state’s energy grid, also issued a so-called Flex Alert. The alert encourages people to set thermostats to 78 degrees, avoid using large appliances, close drapes and blinds, turn off unnecessary lights and use fans.
Elliot Mainzer, California ISO’s chief executive officer, said last week that the grid was stable and there was no expectation of rotating power outages, but that could change as temperatures spike in the coming days.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the Lone Star State’s electric grid, also called on residents to conserve electricity, asking them to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, turn off lights and avoid using large appliances.
In Montana, temperatures over 100 degrees have made it tougher to fight wildfires that have exploded in size and destroyed an undetermined number of homes. Furious winds have stoked the flames and forced the crash-landing of a firefighting helicopter. At least 14 new fires have been reported in Montana and Wyoming since June 15.
In Idaho, authorities are preparing for what could be a challenging wildfire season. Nick Nauslar, a meteorologist with the National Interagency Fire Center, told state officials last week that nearly 80 percent of Idaho is in drought and the rest will likely experience it in the coming months. He said Idaho had its second-driest spring in the last 126 years.
Record-breaking temperatures seen in major cities across West
Many cities across the West have seen record-breaking temperatures last week.
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