Extreme weather a growing risk to Canada's electricity grid: Experts
"Over the last two years or so, during these extremes of weather, we've seen new peaks hit in terms of electricity demand."
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"Over the last two years or so, during these extremes of weather, we've seen new peaks hit in terms of electricity demand."
Grid alerts in Alberta made headlines across the country last week, but experts say power systems across North America are increasingly at risk of being overloaded during severe weather.
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