Extreme heat is putting more pressure on our electric grid, and Americans need to know that when they flip the switch, the power will be there. Clean, American-made energy can help us meet growing demand, lower energy costs, strengthen the grid, and keep the lights and air conditioning on.
Martin Heinrich: “Extreme heat is putting more pressure on our electric grid, and Americans need to know that when they flip the switch…”
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Discussing the impact of clean energy on grid reliability.
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