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The Pacific Northwest faces winter power shortages due to rising demand and limited renewable supply, prompting warnings of potential outages.
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.
While hydropower remains a reliable winter resource, reduced wind and solar output during cold, dark months limits supply, increasing strain during extreme weather.
Prolonged cold snaps and infrastructure issues, like a failed gas storage facility in January 2024, have already tested grid resilience.
NERC urges utilities and consumers to prepare for potential outages by conserving energy and strengthening readiness ahead of winter.
El noroeste del Pacífico se enfrenta a la escasez de electricidad en invierno debido a la creciente demanda y al limitado suministro de energía renovable, lo que provocó advertencias de posibles cortes.