The first breakers to be pulled during the brownout are those channeling power to Washington DC and the immediate environs. Any other city which harbors the domestic terrorists who think shutting down 20% of coal fired plants is a good idea whould get the same treatment. Let tham live off grid--preferably in the coldest weather of the year.
It's a little tougher to be so 'green' when you are turning blue and shivering.