The West’s electric grid is stretched, and extreme events could knock the lights out

Experts see enough power for a normal summer this year, but it’s getting harder to bet on normal.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Power lines along the train tracks after a fire came through at the mouth of Weber Canyon, Tuesday September 5, 2017. The West's electrical grid is facing an increased threat from extreme events like fire.

The West’s electric grid is stretched, and extreme events could knock the lights out

Experts see enough power for a normal summer this year, but it’s getting harder to bet on normal.

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