South Dakota Power Grid Ready For Heat

 

transmission lineSummer time heat and humidity usually put a heavy strain on power companies and their ability to deliver enough electricity for air conditioners and irrigation pumps.  South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says it looks like the power capacity in the state should be fine…

Chris Nelson 603a  Nelson says several utilities in the state already hit peak loads this year…

Chris Nelson 603b  As more of the country is interconnected, there are fears of rolling brown outs to handle the increasing demand. Nelson says we should be able to avoid those for the foreseeable future…

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