(The Center Square) – The electric grid powering much of the U.S. through a harsh stretch of winter has largely held up, but ...
Thousands of people are still without power after ice and snow gripped much of the country, rattling power grids and energy markets.
Across the United States, the lights have mostly stayed on through a bruising winter, even as Arctic air and ice hammered ...
The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky ...
A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is “worsening” and blackout risks are rising ...
Fossil-fuel plants can see reliability challenges during winter: When temperatures drop, pressures in natural-gas lines fall too, which can lead to issues for fuel supply. Freezing temperatures can ...
Expanding efforts to cut down on energy waste could help the Texas power grid accommodate more data centers without spiking electricity rates, advocates say.
Utility companies and state officials are preparing for a forecasted ice storm that could bring down power lines and cause ...