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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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Revision as of 22:10, October 15, 2007
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.[1]