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First NYC, Then DC... More Power Outages Are Looming: Could Your Area Be Next?

Authored by Daisy Luther via The Organic Prepper blog, Anyone reading this probably knows that our American electrical grid is like a groaning, arthritic old man who just keeps on pushing throug.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 17th, 2019

Apartment property managers face aftermath of winter weather utility crisis

Three multifamily property managers in the San Antonio area told the Business Journal that almost all of their units were affected by power outages to some extent last week......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 23rd, 2021

The California power outages show how dire the wildfire crisis has gotten — 9 of the state"s 10 biggest fires came in the last 16 years

The Saddleridge bush fire in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles has spread to over 4,700 acres of land, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for about 100,000 people. Earlier this week, California utility company PG&E shut off power to some reside.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 11th, 2019

Here"s how Bay Area businesses will cope with huge power outages

PG&E’s planned power shut down after midnight to 800,000 Bay Area customers will negatively affect some businesses more than others. Convalescent facilities and retirement homes are among those that could be seriously impacted, said Kathe Nelson, exec.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 8th, 2019

Nearly 30000 LA Residents Remain Without Power 2 Days After 'Heat Storm' Led to Outages - KTLA

KTLANearly 30000 LA Residents Remain Without Power 2 Days After 'Heat Storm' Led to OutagesKTLAThousands of Los Angeles-area residents rema.....»»

Category: topSource: googlenewsJul 8th, 2018

Duke Energy"s coastal customers likely to be without power into next week

Duke Energy Corp. expects to restore power for all Charlotte-area customers suffering outages from Florence by 10 p.m. Wednesday. But customers on and near the N.C. coast could be without power into next week. Florence, which is now a post-tropical c.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 18th, 2018

VW South Africa targets record production in 2019: official

German carmaker Volkswagen's South African unit expects to produce a record number of vehicles this year despite a sluggish domestic economy, power outages and looming talks with union members, its managing director said......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 20th, 2019

Illinois lawmakers to propose merging Chicago area’s transit agencies, amid CTA complaints and looming budget woes

The proposal is part of a broader look .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 29th, 2024

Denver-area utility strikes major solar deal as it becomes an independent power distributor

A co-op utility will buy the power produced by an energy giant's 150-megawatt solar project......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2024

Winter storm claims: Are you getting the cold shoulder from your insurance carrier?

The winter storm in Texas caused extraordinary power outages, resulting in frozen and.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 9th, 2021

Bay area hospitals, cybersecurity firms grapple with looming health care tech threats

Hospitals are at risk for triple the amount of attacks. What have local institutions done to avoid a hack?.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2021

Abbott: Legislative session ‘will not end’ until lawmakers address Texas power outages

Addressing the state's power grid is a priority during this legislative session. The governor wants legislators to look at reforming ERCOT, which operates the state's grid, and to examine billing errors......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 12th, 2021

Texas officials say the state will not reverse $16 billion in electricity overcharges incurred during power outages

The Public Utility Commission of Texas said on Friday it will be too difficult to reprice the charges an.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 6th, 2021

Texas monitor says state power-grid operator overcharged $16 billion in electricity bills during power outages

The report also recommended that the inflated charges be reversed, and the Public Utility Commission will discuss actions on Friday. Natur.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 5th, 2021

South Texas Drilling Permit Roundup: Drillers rebound after rare winter storm

Drillers began resubmitting new well applications after power outages brought permitting activity to a halt two weeks ago......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 2nd, 2021

Texas power outage lawsuit avalanche coming

Freezing temperatures and widespread power outages have ended in Texas, but the impact and damage to human life and property caused by the winter storm will be documented in a blizzard of civil litigation......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 27th, 2021

The Power of a Positive Attitude

Vince Leisey President Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate Omaha, Neb. www.bhhsamb.com  Region served: Metropolitan Omaha Area Years in real estate: 34 Number .....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaFeb 24th, 2021

IntelliEPI halts production in Texas due to power outages

Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI), which supplies epi-wafers to the electronics and optoelectronics industries, has temporarily halted production at its facilities in Texas due to rolling power outages across the US state amid frigid weather......»»

Category: topSource: digitimesFeb 23rd, 2021

: Power and water outages this week represent the latest crisis wave for Texas long-term-care homes

After a year spent in a perpetual struggle to survive the pandemic, residents of nursing homes and other care facilities have faced cascading emergencies......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 20th, 2021

Amid water shortages and power outages, Texans cry foul over price gouging for bottled water, gas and $1,000 hotel rooms

Price gouging on necessities during a declared emergency in Texas is illegal with fines of up to $250,000......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 19th, 2021

Local Foods Market pushes back opening due to winter storm

Local Foods Market offers a Kobe beef pastrami that takes six days to make. With the grocer-restaurant losing all of its walk-in items due to the power outages, it will be a week before the new concept can open......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 19th, 2021