Daunting triple-digit temperatures have been relentless this summer in Idaho. In search of relief from the sweltering heat, each night families retreat to the comfort of their homes. We turn on our major appliances like stoves, washers, and dryers more during this time. We begin using electronics like televisions, computers, and tablets, adding stress to the power grid. More lights are turned on, and most significantly, our air conditioners run more as temperatures rise. As we all consume power in the same evening hours, the daily demand for electricity and the stress on the energy grid reaches its peak. In Idaho and across the Pacific Northwest, reliable hydropower keeps all these essentials of life running. Yet, some take this power for granted.