The Texas Public Utilities Commission indicated Friday that it has no intention of reversing the 16 16 billion in electric overcharge that is being raised by independent market monitors from the state’s week-long black market. Commission Chairman Arthur C. Nd Ndriya said the markets were very difficult to replenish and …
Read More »Why is Texas experiencing a power outage?
Millions of Texans remained without electricity Wednesday morning, although temperatures in most parts of the state rose above freezing, potentially signaling the state’s power grid service could make significant progress to the restored service. Texas’ pockets plunged into widespread power outage on their third day amid extended winter storms, as …
Read More »Lightning strikes volcano erupting in an incredible photo
People, extreme weather doesn’t make events worse. In Japan, Sakurajima volcano erupts with lava and ash plumes. A Reuters photographer with a short time, one of the world’s most active volcanoes – was able to capture the spectacular phenomenon in an image that depicts the most powerful phenomenon of nature …
Read More »Power outages will occur in Montgomery and Galveston County due to Hurricane Laura
A handful of residents will have to deal with short-term power outages known as “brownouts” due to a widespread power loss in other areas caused by Hurricane Laura. In Montgomery County Commissioner James Noack said the power outages are necessary to protect the integrity of the unaffected transmission line. If …
Read More »California makes it through another day of heat without rolling blackouts
LOS ANGELES (KABC) – The California Independent System Operator, which operates the state power grid, declared a Stage 2 Emergency on Wednesday, but declared early yesterday that no forced outages would be necessary that day. A Stage 3 Emergency initiates rotating power outages, according to the California ISO. For the …
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