California Faces Rolling Blackouts As Heat Wave Begins

Californians now fear a repeat of the rolling blackouts that occurred during the 2001 energy crisis.

Late last Friday, about two million Californians lost power over four hours, Bloomberg reported. The blackouts come as the state is set to deal with a heat wave expected to last until the middle of next week. The heat wave is anticipated to bring temperatures over 110 degrees, which Bloomberg reported would lead to increased strain on the power system as people need their air conditioners and fans more than usual.