California braces for more blackouts as heat wave burns in the west

California struggled to supply enough power to keep the lights on for the first time in nearly two decades as a severe heat wave toasted the region, and officials warned of potentially more blackouts. frequent if high temperatures persist.

Residents across the state were blowing up their air conditioning units while taking shelter in their homes as coronavirus cases continued to climb. This has put enormous pressure on California’s electricity grid, which is in the midst of an unprecedented transition as policymakers continue to cut …