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high electricity demand
Coverage of high electricity demand in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit power outage: Extreme heat pushes DTE grid to the limit, leaving hundreds without power
Extreme heat pushed DTE Energy's grid to its limit in Detroit, causing power outages for hundreds of residents. DTE attributed the outages to high electricity demand and equipment damage, while advising customers to reduce strain by adjusting thermostats and using appliances during off-peak hours.