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A controlled power reduction in which the utility decreases the [[voltage]] on the power lines, so customers receive weaker [[electric current]]. Brownouts can be used if total power demand exceeds the maximum available supply. The typical household does not notice the difference.<ref>http://www.energy.ca.gov/glossary/glossary-b.html#b</ref>
A '''brownout''' is a controlled power reduction in which the utility decreases the [[voltage]] on the power lines, so customers receive weaker [[electric current]]. Brownouts can be used if total power demand exceeds the maximum available supply. The typical household does not notice the difference.<ref>http://www.energy.ca.gov/glossary/glossary-b.html#b</ref>
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