Perhaps the 3.2 kWh is baseline, but during storm, demand remains, and if no generation, energy deficit is 230.4 kWh — but it’s not imported; it’s deficit.

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Understanding Energy Demand and Deficit During Storm: Why 3.2 kWh Baseline, 230.4 kWh Deficit Matters When severe weather conditions like storms strike, electricity grids face immense stress. Understanding energy demand and supply dynamics during such emergencies is crucial for grid stability, emergency planning, and long-term resilience. This article explores a key energy scenario: a baseline demand of 3.2 kWh, an uninterrupted peaking demand of 3.2 kWh during storms, and a significant energy deficit—often mistakenly misunderstood as import demand—resulting in a staggering 230.4 kWh shortfall when no generation is available. --- ### The Baseline: 3.2 kWh as the Steady Demand Ceiling