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Shedding load is required when the demand for electricity approaches supply, creating the potential for a dangerous imbalance. It'

Load shedding is a last-resort, planned emergency action taken by utility companies to cut power to specific areas to prevent a total electrical grid collapse. When demand exceeds supply and grid frequency drops below safe levels, these controlled, rolling blackouts stabilize the system to protect critical infrastructure. For a broader understanding of load shedding concepts, visit Wikipedia . Understanding load shed - Entergy RCW Load Shedding.docx