17 states named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department
The Energy Department issued an emergency electricity order affecting 17 states as extreme summer heat was expected to hit the region. The order was prompted by concerns about power demand during the hot weather.
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6 sources17 states, including Texas, named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department
New Mexico is 1 of 17 states named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department
Missouri, other states named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department
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