Utility Dive•9 months ago
Power outages getting longer as extreme weather takes larger toll, report says
- •The average duration of the longest power outages has increased across all regions since 2022, according to a JD Power report.
- •This trend is primarily attributed to the escalating impact of extreme weather events on grid infrastructure.
- •For large power consumers and developers, this signals heightened operational risk, increased potential for business disruption, and a growing imperative for resilient, reliable power solutions and grid hardening investments.
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