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Demand for electricity expected to surge this weekend as temperatures soar

July 18, 2019 at 8:17 am EDT
July 18, 2019 at 8:17 am EDT

BOSTON — Demand for electricity this weekend, especially Saturday, could one for the record books as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s and air conditioner use ramps up. The utilities say they're ready.

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