Everyone isn't cooling off on Thursday, as there are currently more than 400 customers without power in the Chicago area, with the feels like temperature anywhere from 100 to 105 degrees, which can impact the power grid.
Heatwave sweeps Chicago area, power outages reported, and Biden takes action to protect communities
area, with the feels like temperature anywhere from 100 to 105 degrees, which can impact the power grid., including much of the Midwest. That means the power grid will be impacted as we see high temps for consecutive days. It strains the power grid in some parts of the country. "There's a lot of equipment in those substations and when they get really, really hot, and they can't cool as effectively cause it's hot outside, their ability to move electricity into your home is diminished," he said.The organization CEDA does have a weatherization program that is income-based that will help you make your home more energy-efficient if you qualify. Go to their website cedaorg.net.
Meanwhile, with nearly half of the country under heat alerts, President Biden has announced additional actions to protect communities.
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