Gas and Power Grid Link Means L.A. Could Be Gigawatts Short This Summer

Simulations show the potential for wider problems, because of natural gas dependence and poor understanding of feedback effects between the two systems

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Gas and Power Grid Link Means L.A. Could Be Gigawatts Short This Summer
Photo: Environmental Defense Fund

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