Both extremely hot and cold temperatures stress our electrical grid to the breaking point, and there is precious little in reserve.

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Hurricane Irene severed electrical service to most of coastal Connecticut at some point early Sunday morning.

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Boston's Ben Wilson led the opening six laps but retired with electrical problems while Alex Lowes also led at one point before finishing fourth.

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However the Commission did not rule out the possibility that a complex monopoly situations may exist within the sector, in favour of electrical goods retailers who offer extended warranties at the point of sale.

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Nuclear shut down its Indian Point Unit 3 in New York due to external electrical grid issues.

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The whole point behind HomePlug is that you use turn the electrical wiring in your home to create a network.

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