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Drought is increasingly threatening the stability of the electric grid, particularly in California, where severe conditions led to the shutdown of the 644-MW hydroelectric plant at Lake Oroville. With U.S. hydropower output at its lowest since 2001, the drought not only reduces electricity supply but also raises energy demand in agriculture and wildfire risks, necessitating a reevaluation of energy strategies to enhance grid resilience and reduce water reliance amid climate change challenges.