Category: power outages

Widespread Power Outages in Quebec After Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado

There are power outages across Quebec this morning after severe thunderstorms—and at least one tornado—hit the province Thursday. Hydro-Québec says almost 170,000 customers are without electricity, down from a peak of about 300,000. Most outages are in Montreal and the regions to its south and north. The hydro utility says it could take up to…


Roughly 40,000 Customers Remain Without Power as Hydro-Quebec Works to Finish Repairs

Hydro-Quebec is warning that some of its remaining repairs to lines damaged by last week’s deadly ice storm may not be completed until Tuesday. Roughly 40,000 customers remain without power across Quebec as of 4 a.m. Monday morning, with the majority in the Montreal, Outaouais, Monteregie, and Laval regions. Regis Tellier, the utility’s vice-president of…


Ice Storm Moves Into the Maritimes, Causes Sporadic Power Outages and School Closures

A huge ice storm that knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Ontario and Quebec descended on the Maritimes overnight, cutting power in some areas and forcing school closures and delays across the region. In Nova Scotia, early morning commuters were met with treacherous conditions, and most of the power…


Bay Area Residents Left Without Power After Severe Storms

PG&E customers in the Bay area were left in the dark after a new wave of winter storms knocked out the power throughout the area on Tuesday evening. The widespread damages and outages spread throughout the Bay Area, Central Coast, South Bay, Monterey County, and Central Valley. A total of 137,954 customers were affected. The…


Texas Power Cuts Could Last Till Sunday, Nearly 12,000 Affected

Thousands of Texas citizens are waiting for their power to return after last week’s winter weather disruptions, with a major energy company warning that the wait could last until the end of this weekend. On Friday, over 350,000 Texans were without power as the sleet and freezing rain from an ice storm weighed down on…


US Pacific Coast Hit With ‘Atmospheric River’ Winter Storms

The U.S. Pacific Coast has been battered by a series of winter storms caused by an “atmospheric river” condition, leading to massive damage throughout the region. This comes as winter storms pummeled much of the country’s northwest, especially upstate New York, which killed dozens of Americans. The week’s first atmospheric river-induced storm affecting the West…


New England Faces Potential Winter Outages; U.S. Military Weakest in 9 Years: Report | NTD Business

Microsoft, laying off employees across multiple divisions—as tech companies trim their workforces. New England residents face potential rolling blackouts during a cold winter. Their leaders are on a mission to provide them with energy security. America’s top diplomat is warning that China’s leader has become more aggressive abroad. What could it mean for Taiwan? American…


New England Faces Potential Winter Outages; US Military Weakest in 9 Years: Report | NTD Business

Microsoft is laying off employees across multiple divisions—as tech companies trim their workforces. New England residents face potential rolling blackouts during a cold winter. Their leaders are on a mission to provide them with energy security. America’s top diplomat is warning that China’s leader has become more aggressive abroad. What could it mean for Taiwan?…


California Power Grid Operator Says Rotating Outages Are Now Possible

California is one step closer to rotating blackouts after the state’s power grid operator issued its highest-level emergency alert Tuesday evening, calling for “maximum conservation efforts” by consumers. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) at 5:17 p.m. on Sept. 6 issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 3, which indicates that the grid is unable to…


California Power Grid Operator Says Rotating Power Outages Are ‘Now Possible’

California is one step closer to rotating blackouts after the state’s power grid operator issued its highest-level emergency alert Tuesday evening, calling for “maximum conservation efforts” by consumers. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 3 at 5:17 p.m. on Sept. 6, indicating that the grid is unable to handle…