Rising temperatures have led to a surge in energy demand this past summer. Photo by DEREK BALDWIN PHOTO/The Intelligencer files

A blackout in London, Ont., left thousands of homes and businesses without power or air conditioning amid August’s scorching heat wave. Rising temperatures have led to a surge in energy demand this past summer, while new technologies are set to put additional strain on Canada’s aging energy infrastructure in the coming years. Here’s a breakdown of how heat affects the grid and the economic repercussions of a changing climate, increasing electrification and the investments that are required to accommodate greater demand for energy.

How does heat affect the power grid?

Widespread heat waves have been scorching the country this summer, leading to a surge in dema

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