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Two local ballot items will be up for vote on November 5th

The November ballot for Burlington voters will include two items: one calling for a charter change that will affect police oversight and another asking to borrow money for Burlington Electric infrastructure projects. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and City Council President Ben Traverse and Ward 2 Councilman Gene Bergman are urging voters to vote “yes” on […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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PSE Receives $45 Million for Skagit River Valley Project | News

Courtesy of WG Clark Puget Sound Energy's Skagit River Valley Transformation for Climate Resiliency project has been selected for a $45 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program. The grant will provide PSE with funding to conduct a strategic system underground relocation to prevent service interruptions, implement […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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Outages possible in gusty Santa Ana winds

How to protect your family from a forest fire Authorities say the best time to prepare for a wildfire is before it starts. Cheri Carlson, Ventura County star With gusty Santa Ana winds forecast, Southern California Edison announced it could shut off power to local areas as early as Friday morning if dangerous conditions occur. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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Red flag warning in California could lead to power outages

Power outage: 5 tips to keep your fridge cold Food in your refrigerator can spoil if the power goes out. Here's how to keep it and your freezer colder for longer. SAN FRANCISCO – A “vicious wind” is blowing across Northern and coastal California and could lead to preemptive power shutoffs for nearly 30,000 homes […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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One Nigerian state shines at night while others lie in darkness

While other Nigerian states are left in the dark due to frequent breakdowns of the country's power grid, residents of Akwa Ibom State enjoy electricity mostly thanks to the state's independent power plant. PREMIUM TIMES reported the collapse of the power grid on Tuesday, barely 24 hours after the collapse on Monday. Port Harcourt Electricity […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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Energy suppliers provide up-to-date information on restoring power supply

American Red Cross shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Helene at Crosswell First Baptist in Greenville The Upstate Chapter of the American Red Cross is opening a shelter at Crosswell First Baptist in Greenville for those displaced by Hurricane Helene. As of Friday afternoon, nearly 1.25 million power outages across South Carolina were caused by […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Utilities in Kentucky and southern Indiana are preparing for possible power outages ahead of Helene

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Hurricane Helene's first stop is Florida, with its remnants set to reach the Louisville metro and southern Indiana on Friday. Even though it could be the end of the storm, it could still have severe impacts. “We expect the remnants of this hurricane to impact Kentucky this evening,” Gov. Andy Beshear […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Hurricane Helene leaves widespread power outages in Georgia

As Hurricane Helene continues to cause widespread disruption across Georgia, more than 1.1 million residents are currently without power. As of 10:30 a.m. Friday, the storm had caused significant outages affecting numerous counties across the state. In total, 22.1% of Georgia's electricity customers are affected, with 1,083,629 outages reported out of 4,910,826 customers tracked. Track […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024