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TX Power Grid Failur
PI-07 Texas Power Grid Failure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blackout | when the electricity goes out completely over a large area |
| outage | when electricity service stops working in part of the power system |
| black start: | when workers restart the power grid after everything has lost power |
| load shedding | turning off power in some areas on purpose to keep the rest of the grid from breaking down |