Utility poles and power towers are seen as the sun sets July 24, 2006 in San Rafael, California. The California Independent System Operator declared a stage two power alert for all of California after available power had fallen to below five percent as high temperatures scorched the state for the eighth straight day, prompting Californians to use a record 50,270 megawatts of power.
(Photo: GETTY IMAGES/Justin Sullivan)
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