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Peak Load

The maximum amount of electricity that can be carried on a grid. Usually this load is calculated to meet peak consumer demand, which varies regionally and by time of year.
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Approximately two-thirds of the world’s population (along with critical infrastructure such as transportation routes, energy processing facilities, and major urban centers) are located near coastlines. All face significant threats from sea level rise.
CNA, “National Security and the Threat of Climate Change,” http://securityandclimate.cna.org/
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