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2020 Was Worst Year On Record For Power Outages In USA

Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 By Chris Owens 3 Comments on 2020 Was Worst Year On Record For Power Outages In USA
2020 Was Worst Year On Record For Power Outages In USA
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Annual census of electricity utilities shows Americans experienced more power outages than ever last year.

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ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout
ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout
Power Insights, Power News

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) admits more than half of the power outages that plagued the state during February’s storms were because generation plants simply couldn’t cope with the freezing weather.

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Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power
Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power
Power News

Some of the coldest temperatures seen in Texas for 30 years result in huge power outages across the state, leaving millions of residents without electricity.

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