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flag The Pacific Northwest faces winter power shortages due to rising demand and limited renewable supply, prompting warnings of potential outages.

flag The Pacific Northwest faces a heightened risk of winter power shortages, according to NERC, due to a projected 9.3% rise in winter peak demand driven by data centers, electrification, and industrial growth. flag While hydropower remains a reliable winter resource, reduced wind and solar output during cold, dark months limits supply, increasing strain during extreme weather. flag Prolonged cold snaps and infrastructure issues, like a failed gas storage facility in January 2024, have already tested grid resilience. flag NERC urges utilities and consumers to prepare for potential outages by conserving energy and strengthening readiness ahead of winter.

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