/tags/power-grid power grid en-US WLRN Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:15:51 GMT /news/2022-12-12/north-carolina-attacks-highlight-the-vulnerability-of-power-grids The substation attack in a North Carolina county proved, once again, that the country's power grid is susceptible to sabotage. It's America's Achilles heel says security expert Mike Mabee Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:15:51 GMT /news/2022-12-12/north-carolina-attacks-highlight-the-vulnerability-of-power-grids Frank Morris /latin-america/2022-09-21/puerto-rico-is-in-the-dark-again-but-solar-companies-see-glimmers-of-hope Around 50,000 solar and battery power systems have been installed on homes in Puerto Rico in recent years, and most seemed to continue working during Hurricane Fiona. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /latin-america/2022-09-21/puerto-rico-is-in-the-dark-again-but-solar-companies-see-glimmers-of-hope Michael Copley /latin-america/2022-09-20/5-years-on-failures-from-hurricane-maria-loom-large-as-puerto-rico-responds-to-fiona The U.S. response to Maria was widely seen as wholly inadequate. As the island marks the anniversary of the Category 4 storm, the destruction caused by Fiona has emerged as a test of lessons learned. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:30:00 GMT /latin-america/2022-09-20/5-years-on-failures-from-hurricane-maria-loom-large-as-puerto-rico-responds-to-fiona Scott Neuman /news/2022-09-06/california-could-see-blackouts-as-heat-wave-taxes-the-power-grid If Californians don't mind their energy use over the next several days, officials warn, they could force power outages during a punishing heat wave that's hitting Western states. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-06/california-could-see-blackouts-as-heat-wave-taxes-the-power-grid Emma Bowman /news/2022-07-22/as-a-heat-wave-blankets-much-of-the-u-s-utilities-are-managing-to-keep-up-for-now Earlier this year, there had been warnings that supply during peak summer hours might not meet demand. But there have been no reports yet of widespread outages. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:16:44 GMT /news/2022-07-22/as-a-heat-wave-blankets-much-of-the-u-s-utilities-are-managing-to-keep-up-for-now Scott Neuman /news/2022-07-20/florida-leads-southeast-in-solar-according-to-new-report Florida leads the Southeast in solar capacity, according to a new report. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:20:00 GMT /news/2022-07-20/florida-leads-southeast-in-solar-according-to-new-report Amy Green /news/2022-07-20/a-transformer-fire-at-hoover-dam-was-quickly-extinguished A transformer exploded Tuesday at the landmark, producing a cloud of thick, black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. No one was hurt and the cause of the incident is under investigation. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:31:42 GMT /news/2022-07-20/a-transformer-fire-at-hoover-dam-was-quickly-extinguished The Associated Press /news/2022-07-12/fpl-withdraws-winter-power-proposal Florida Power & Light backed away from a controversial proposal that would have used a severe winter storm in 1989 as a basis for future power plant projects. It had drawn opposition from the state Office of Public Counsel and other groups, as it could have helped lead to potentially costly projects. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:45:00 GMT /news/2022-07-12/fpl-withdraws-winter-power-proposal Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida /news/2022-04-07/puerto-rico-is-plunged-into-darkness-after-a-fire-at-one-of-its-largest-power-plants The outage was one of the biggest in recent months for the island's crumbling electrical grid, which has seen its periodic blackouts grow worse the last few years. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:47:16 GMT /news/2022-04-07/puerto-rico-is-plunged-into-darkness-after-a-fire-at-one-of-its-largest-power-plants The Associated Press /2022-01-31/home-generator-sales-are-booming-with-mass-outages-climate-change-and-covid More extreme weather can mean extended blackouts, and it's especially disruptive for those working at home. Owners and experts offer guidance on what kind of generator to get and how to use it safely. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:12:54 GMT /2022-01-31/home-generator-sales-are-booming-with-mass-outages-climate-change-and-covid Jeff Brady