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Jun 03 2024
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New England grid operator warns that heat may prompt forced power outages
New England’s grid operator said Monday the region has enough electricity this summer to meet demand but warned that an extended heat wave and nearly nonstop use of air conditioners could force it to ask customers to use less power or impose controlled outages, a highly unlikely and heavy-handed move. Assuming typical weather conditions, ISO-New England said in its summer “grid preparedness”
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May 27 2024
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Power outage map shows states suffering blackouts after tornadoes strike
The deadly tornadoes that pummeled swathes of the U.S. at the weekend have left hundreds of thousands of Americans without power. Analysis by PowerOutage.us, a website created to monitor energy access across the country, suggested that 11 states had been left grappling with blackouts on Memorial Day. Kentucky has been the worst hit, with more than 190,000 residents or businesses without power
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Jun 03 2024
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Power outages linger in Dallas County as severe weather slows restorations in North Texas
Thousands of North Texans are still without electricity Monday morning, nearly a week after an initial round of severe storms tore down trees and powerlines impacting more than 600,000 customers. Roughly 2,000 customers had outages in Dallas County as of 8 a.m. Monday, according to Oncor’s map. More than 7,100 customers impacted in Tarrant County and about 720 in Collin County, the map showed
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Jun 03 2024
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Power outages and collisions snarling morning commute after unseasonable early June rainfall
The rain is expected to continue impacting the region well into the morning commute, particularly in the north Puget Sound area. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video SEATTLE — Tens of thousands are without power and multiple collisions are snarling the early morning commute after a bout of unseasonable rainfall in western Washington.
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Apr 05 2024
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Frequency of ferocious storms, power outages on the rise
Rural Mainers are losing power more often and waiting longer to get it back than most Americans as the ferocity and the frequency of climate-driven extreme weather take their toll on the state’s aging electrical infrastructure. The average Maine utility customer lost power for about 16 hours total in three separate outages in 2022, according to the most recent data published by the U.S. Energy
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Jun 01 2024
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Florida’s main power company debunks common misconceptions about outages during a storm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company debunked common misconceptions about power outages so the community can be well-prepared in case of an emergency this hurricane season. Outages can last hours, days, or even weeks when a tropical storm or hurricane hits. Marshall Hastings, with Florida Light and Power Company – the largest power utility in Florida – said there are some
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Jun 01 2024
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1 hurt after car crashes into JEA transformer, causing power outages in Baymeadows area
Close to 950 customers were affected by the incident, a JEA spokesperson said. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hundreds of customers were impacted after a vehicle crashed into an electrical transformer on Baymeadows Road Saturday afternoon, according to a JEA spokesperson. One person was taken to the hospital after the crash on Baymeadows Road and Princeton Square Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville
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May 16 2024
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Record Solar Installations Are Good News for Avoiding Summer Power Outages
As parts of the US face an elevated risk of energy shortages this summer, the country has also hit a record number of solar installations. It's a milestone that could spell good news for avoiding seasonal power outages. According to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association, there are now more than 5 million solar installations in the US, up from 1 million in 2016. The SEIA
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Jun 01 2024
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Outages remain for 30 members of NAEC; power restored for all area residents on Entergy
Power has been restored to nearly all residents of the Twin Lakes Area.
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s outage map is currently showing 30 of its members are still without power. The map indicates all 30 of its outages are in Baxter County. Fellow co-ops’ line personnel and contractors have been released.
Entergy Arkansas’ map shows power is restored to all of its customers
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May 25 2024
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Trenton rallies to clean up after storm leaves damage and power outages.
With storms barreling across the state on Thursday night, residents in Trenton were out with their gloves, rakes, and wheelbarrows on Friday - picking up the pieces left by the conditions. The community of Trenton had a tornado warning that left some residents without power for hours into the early morning hours. The National Weather Service said the storm is classified as a derecho. One
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