Tag: Electricity
Hurricane Preparedness in Houston: Who Has Generators?
In Houston, a clear divide is emerging in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl - those who have generators and those who do not. The affluent neighborhoods are filled with the constant hum of backup...
Millions in U.S. Suffer in Houston Heatwave Without Power
Millions of people in the United States are currently facing a heatwave crisis, particularly in Houston, Texas. Over 1.3 million utility customers in the Houston area are still without power after Hurricane Beryl wreaked...
Michigan Heat Wave Leaves Thousands Without Power for Days
As severe storms swept through southeast Michigan, Lindsey Brenz found herself among the 69,000 customers who lost power due to downed trees and toppled power lines. With the intense heat wave intensifying the situation,...
Cracking Down on Unlawful Energy Companies: Taking Action Against Noncompliant Firms
Taking Action Against Noncompliant Energy CompaniesAs the debate over Alberta's oil and gas industry continues, there are concerns about the lack of oversight and accountability for noncompliant firms. While the premier champions the industry,...
Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company
The recent power outage in Puerto Rico has left over 340,000 customers without electricity after two power plants shut down. The outage affected the capital of San Juan and neighboring municipalities like Bayamón, Caguas,...
Transmission line between Lambton and Chatham takes next step – Windsor News Today
Hydro One’s St. Clair Transmission Line Project Takes Significant Step ForwardA major development is underway as Hydro One has officially filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to move forward with the...