(BPT) - Does it feel like heatwaves keep happening, no matter where you live? It's not your imagination. June 2026 was the second-warmest June on record in North America, and this summer's heat is forecast to last longer into autumn. That puts more strain on the country's aging power grid, which can cause rolling blackouts and brownouts when people need cooling and refrigeration most.
Beyond keeping cool when temperatures skyrocket, you need power to prevent food spoilage, and to run your home office and entertainment center. You may not know how much you really need power until you can't connect to your WiFi router, or use your washer or dryer, blender and hair dryer, and of course all your lighting.
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