Sharing risk to avoid power outages in an era of extreme weather

This summer's Western heat waves raise the specter of recent years' rotating power outages and record-breaking electricity demand in the region. If utilities across the area expanded current schemes to share electricity, they could cut outage risks by as much as 40%, according to new research by the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.

Utilities rely on dirty 'peaker' plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives

techxplore.com - 05/Sep 16:54

The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand on some days to...

Utilities rely on dirty 'peaker' plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives

techxplore.com - 05/Sep 16:54

The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand on some days to...

BEL Restores Power in Orange Walk and Corozal Districts After Severe Weather Outage

edition.channel5belize.com - 05/Sep 22:37

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says it has successfully restored power to communities in the Orange Walk and Corozal districts following an extended...

BEL Restores Power in Orange Walk and Corozal Districts After Severe Weather Outage

edition.channel5belize.com - 05/Sep 22:37

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says it has successfully restored power to communities in the Orange Walk and Corozal districts following an extended...

Homes in Australia’s largest desert city without power due to balloons

thewest.com.au - 11/Sep 21:29

In a desert city plagued by power outages, a colourful floating culprit is to blame for the latest outage.

Homes in Australia’s largest desert city without power due to balloons

thewest.com.au - 11/Sep 21:29

In a desert city plagued by power outages, a colourful floating culprit is to blame for the latest outage.

Extreme Weather: A Growing Threat to Mental and Physical Health

medindia.net - 09/Sep 03:52

Extreme temps may do more than raise death risks-could they also lead to dementia and skin cancer? Discover the hidden dangers of hot and cold...

City of Edmonton deactivates extreme heat response

westernstandardonline.com - 10/Sep 15:41

The City of Edmonton has ended its extreme weather response for extreme heat because temperatures have returned to a manageable level.

Hollywood Bowl Cancels Sunday Concert As Heat Wave Causes L.A. Power Outages

deadline.com - 09/Sep 02:53

The Hollywood Bowl was forced to cancel Sunday evening’s Vance Joy concert after a power outage earlier in the day impacted 1,400 LA DWP...

Hollywood Bowl Cancels Sunday Concert As Heat Wave Causes L.A. Power Outages

deadline.com - 09/Sep 02:53

The Hollywood Bowl was forced to cancel Sunday evening’s Vance Joy concert after a power outage earlier in the day impacted 1,400 LA DWP...

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