Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Annual 2024 Data values: Distribution System Reliability, Reliability metrics of U.S. distribution system U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of electricity interruptions in 2024, or nearly twice as many as the annual average experienced in the decade before, according to the EIA’s Electric Power Annual 2024 report. Major events …
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Study—power outages last longer across the US
JD Power Finds Outage Duration Increasing in Every Region A new study shows the length of electrical power outages across the United States is increasing, raising concerns for customers who rely on consistent electricity for work, health, and daily needs. Utility Dive reported the findings, which stem from a recent survey by J.D. Power examining …