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Bob Hobbs
Coverage of Bob Hobbs in the Nexus archive.
- Could extreme heat, data center demand prompt brownouts across DC region?
Experts suggest the likelihood of brownouts in the D.C. region due to extreme heat and data center demand is low, citing energy-saving programs by utility companies. Record peak electricity loads were observed during recent heatwaves, but no weather-related brownouts have occurred. Programs allow utilities to adjust customer power usage during peak times to prevent outages.