https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-surprising-reason-california-survived-record-summer-heat-without-blackoutsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-surprising-reason-california-survived-record-summer-heat-without-blackoutshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-surprising-reason-california-survived-record-summer-heat-without-blackouts#u66896Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:35:20 +0000California has successfully navigated record summer heat without experiencing blackouts or rotating outages. San Diego specifically has avoided rotating outages and flex alerts since the year 2022. State officials and experts point to battery storage as the primary driver behind this grid stability. Despite facing extreme temperatures that historically strained power infrastructure and forced emergency conservation measures, the state maintained reliable electricity distribution. This performance marks a significant shift in energy reliability during peak weather events compared to previous ye