Missouri among 17 states under emergency electricity order amid extreme heat
17 US states face emergency electricity order due to extreme heat
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Missouri among 17 states under emergency electricity order amid extreme heat KSDK · 92d ago broke it first
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The US Department of Energy has declared an emergency electricity order for 17 states, including Missouri, as extreme heat strains the power grid. This order was issued during a period of severe heatwaves across the country.
The emergency order is in effect for states such as Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Louisiana. According to KSDK, Missouri is among the states under this order.
WWLTV.com reports that Louisiana is also included, as the state's power grid faces strain due to the extreme heat. The situation may continue to develop as the heat persists; power companies are responding to the emergency declaration.
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Which states are under emergency electricity order?
Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Louisiana, and 13 other states
Why was the emergency order issued?
Due to extreme heat straining the power grid
What is the Department of Energy doing?
Declared an emergency electricity order
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