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Oct 30

Latest California blackout hits 1.5 million people

By Janie Har, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as Pacific Gas & Electric, the state's largest utility, began its third round of sweeping blackouts in a week.

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Oct 28

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As wildfires burn, California residents express fear, anger toward PG&E

By Stephanie Sy

California is under a state of emergency, with multiple wildfires burning and threatening thousands of homes. Over two million customers experienced power outages throughout the weekend -- and may face more this week if dry, windy conditions persist. Stephanie Sy…

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Oct 24

Threats from California wildfires prompt evacuations, blackouts

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

The blackouts impact a half-million people — or nearly 180,000 customers — in 15 counties.

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Mar 25

New widespread blackout strikes Venezuela, prompting fears

By Associated Press

Many in the capital were already bracing for the worst, fearing a repeat of the chaos that swept across the country earlier this month when residents had to survive without water service and lost touch with loved ones abroad for…

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Jan 17

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How Social Entrepreneurs Use Rice Husks to Fuel Micro Power Grids in India

How Social Entrepreneurs Use Rice Husks to Fuel Micro Power Grids in India…

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Jul 31

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Demand for Power in India Outstrips Current Energy Infrastructure

Demand for Power in India Outstrips Current Energy Infrastructure…

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Mar 20

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Blackouts End, But Power Crunch Continues

Rolling blackouts in California have ended for now, but power regulators say outages could resume if power demand spikes again.

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Mar 19

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More Rolling Blackouts Hit California

Citing a severe shortage of electricity across the state, California officials ordered a second wave of rolling blackouts to relieve strain on an overworked power grid.

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