Turning off power is a last-ditch strategy for utilities to reduce the risk that their systems could spark wildfires. In most states, deciding whether to take that step is up to utilities.
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
A study of real-world disasters shows home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, but not all.
Climate change has a clear link to rising foodborne illnesses. Blackouts during heat waves and wildfires are a growing part of the problem.
Climate change has a clear link to rising foodborne illnesses. Blackouts during heat waves and wildfires are a growing part of the problem.
Climate change is affecting hydropower in different ways across the country.
Building even more power poles and transmission lines won’t avert outages when major disasters strike.
The US electricity grid is actually five regional grids, and it's hard to share power between them. A macrogrid could bridge the gaps, making electricity cheaper and more reliable.
There will be more weather-driven disasters like February's deep freeze in Texas, and energy planners aren't prepared.
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