Pressure on grid heats up as summer temperatures soar

James S Murray
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Firms urged to curb energy use in response to heat wave

Businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are being urged to curb their energy consumption as soaring temperatures put increased pressure on the electricity grid. The UK's Met Office today issued its...

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