Demand can rise together
Cooling loads can increase electricity use at the same time outdoor work becomes more difficult.
Materials respond to temperature
Rails, roads, bridges and equipment have operating limits and maintenance needs.
Shade and urban form matter
Trees, surfaces and building form influence local heat exposure.
Resilience is multi-system
Cooling access depends on buildings, power, transport and communications working together.
Scope boundary. This page explains system relationships at a planning level. Real utility, transportation, emergency, structural, electrical, cybersecurity and public-safety decisions require local agencies and qualified professionals.