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How drought threatens the power grid

Football, fall and cooler temps are just around the corner.  Many will welcome the changing seasons as hydro power has been crippled by drought after this summer’s heat.  How will grid operators meet electricity demands across California, Arizona, and Nevada?    Water levels have fallen significantly for Lake Mead and Lake Powell which are the country’s largest reservoirs and provide electricity to so many.