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Dept. of Energy issues emergency order to protect power generation in 17 states, including Texas

Name: Dept. of Energy issues emergency order to protect power generation in 17 states, including Texas
Uploaded: 2026-07-27T22:22:00-0500
Duration: 31 s
Description: Extreme heat is straining the power grid. A federal emergency order now includes parts of Texas.

Extreme heat is straining the power grid. A federal emergency order now includes parts of Texas.