domino effect

Battling Heat Waves by Making the Grid Smarter

Posted by Derek on July 14, 2010
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On August 14, 2003, the Northeastern and Midwestern United States were hit by the biggest blackout in the nation’s history. In total, approximately 55 million people lost power—all because of an overloaded power line in Ohio (it was a hot day) that made contact with some overgrown trees and shut down, creating a domino effect Continue reading →

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