In addition to high temperatures and the lack of rain, ground vegetation will be extremely dry and subject to sparks, hot cinders, and ashes. The weekend celebration of the 250th Birthday of America is sure to be celebrated with fireworks. Have extra water around, not only to hydrate yourself, but also douse hot spots or…

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy granted a request from PJM, Pennsylvania’s electric grid, to allow PJM to tap into diesel back-up generators, battery arrays, and more from large load users to prevent blackouts during the current heat wave. The…