Clean energy helped the grid avoid heat-wave catastrophe

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Last week brought soaring temperatures to much of the U.S., forcing Americans to switch on their air conditioners — or, in many cases, flex their heat pumps’ cooling capabilities.

First covered Jul 10, 2026 · 10:06 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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