Demand for electrical power and fuels rises dramatically during such times, even though the generation of electrical power may fail due to the freezing of water necessary for the generation of hydroelectricity.
Permintaan untuk tenaga listrik dan bahan bakar dapat meningkat secara drastis selama masa-masa seperti itu, meskipun mesin pembangkit listrik dapat gagal karena pembekuan air yang diperlukan (pembangkit listrik tenaga air).