In the long-term China is also investing heavily in hydro-electrical power and another renewable energies.

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It comprises a few rows of identical houses, built to house the workers of a hydro-electrical dam and a brief line of shops.

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Consider also that alternatives currently account for only about 10% of U.S. electrical power production (half of that from hydro).

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Damage to the grid: Power surges and electrical system failure due to high loads can cause power outages and damage to BC Hydro equipment and infrastructure, including the premature failure of distribution transformers.

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