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A dangerous heat wave is gripping more than half the nation ahead of the 4th of July weekend.
As millions of people crank up their air conditioners along the East Coast,
utilities are bracing for a surge electricity demand.
Miriam Wasser from member station WBUR reports.
Peak electric demand usually occurs between 4 and 8 p.m.
On hot summer days.
That's when people come home from work and solar production tapers off.
Mary-Kate Calipetrio with the New England Grid Operator says that while they expect to have just enough
power to meet demand this week, they're still suggesting people try to use less.
You're able to shift using energy, intensive appliances, things like running your dishwasher, doing a load of laundry,
or charging an EV can sort of shift the demand and help reduce how much electricity is being used.
Other tips?
Pre-cooling your home before peak hours, closing blinds, and unplugging unnecessary appliances.
For NPR News, I'm Miriam Wasser in Boston.
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