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Strong thunderstorm wind snapped a power pole on Farm-to-Market Road 1317.
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Sempra Infrastructure and Williams Announce Preliminary Agreements for LNG Offtake, Gas Supply, and Associated Pipeline Projects
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced it has entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) with Williams (NYSE: WMB) for the offtake of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and development of associated natural gas pipeline projects to further connect abundant U.S. natural gas supplies in the Gulf Coast region to markets around the world.
City Council adopts Austin Energy pass-through rates effective Nov. 1, spreads cost recovery over three years to reduce impact to ratepayers
To help meet rising costs in the electric industry while reducing the impact to customers’ bills, Austin City Council approved new pass-through rates for Austin Energy’s Power Supply Adjustment (PSA) and Regulatory Charge.
Raccoons cause 2 different power outages in Texas
One racoon had made its way into a substation transformer, causing an outage Monday night that left residents in Seguin, population 30,000 in the dark.
Power Restored in Bangladesh After 96 Million Suffer Blackouts - Bloomberg
Power was being restored across Bangladesh after the worst blackouts since 2014 cut supply to half the country, disrupting hospitals to road traffic and internet networks.
Raccoon causes power outage in Seguin | kens5.com
Nearly half of the city was without power for a few hours.
Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home? | University of California University of California
A study of real-world disasters shows how home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, if not all.
Power outages pass a half-million in Tampa Bay area from Hurricane Ian Newspaper icon Email Plus Outline icon My Account icon
Nearly 509,000 customers were without power across the area as of 4 a.m. Thursday.
Trouble brewing in the power grid as officials warn of possible electricity shortages in N.E. this winter - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
Russia’s war with Ukraine has destabilized energy markets, particularly supplies of liquefied natural gas.
Texas is No. 1 for weather-related power outages TDMN TDMN
Texas leads country for weather-related power outages
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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New Home, Texas
| City | New Home |
| County | Lynn |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79383 |
From 1446 through 1450 CST, severe wind gusts were observed by the Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site in New Home. The strongest gust reached 75 mph along with one-minute sustained winds of 64 mph. Furthermore, pictures on social media revealed that a few power lines were downed by these high winds.