Blackouts

Extreme weather events like wildfires and hurricanes, the outdated electricity grid, and inaccessibility to sustainable energy...We have seen more and more power outages in recent years and struggled through many troubles they brought to...

We've increasingly seen the term 'rolling blackouts' over the last few years. They might happen where you live, but do you know why? These short-term outages are purposeful, set in motion by utility companies...

Blackouts and brownouts are on the rise. There it's crucial to learn the difference and know what to do in a blackout vs brownout. Year on year our dependence on electricity has been on...

Load-shedding is when utility providers purposefully reduce demand on their electrical grids by temporarily powering down certain areas. It allows the utility to prevent overloads and unscheduled long-term blackouts while allowing some areas of...

Whether hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods, natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. It can be a terrifying and dangerous situation for those in its path. If you live in an area prone to such disasters,...

When a power blackout hits, what do you do? Go about your daily routine as usual? Of course not.  Power outages force us to be proactive. There’s no telling when the power will come back...

Most people rarely think about where their electricity comes from—until it's not there. Long-term power outages remain relatively infrequent. But with aging infrastructure, ever-worsening extreme weather events, and geopolitical instability increasing, long-term blackouts are...

Everyone knows that winter weather makes driving treacherous. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain often make it unpleasant to be outside. What you may forget about winter is that ice accumulation can affect you...