Tag: Power outages
Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outages
HOUSTON -- Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have sent a wave of patients to Houston-area hospitals for treatment of heat-related illnesses...
Houston utility says 500K customers still won't have electricity next week as Beryl outages persist
HOUSTON -- About 500,000 customers still won’t have electricity into next week as wide outages from Hurricane Beryl persist and frustration mounts over...
Puerto Rico approves electricity rate increase weeks after massive blackout
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Ricans were hit Monday with a 4.6% increase in electricity rates through September, in a blow to...
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services
IBADAN, Nigeria -- Dimly lit and stuffy classrooms stir with life every morning as children file in. Rays of sunlight stream through wooden...
Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid confirmed Monday the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance...
Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A widespread power outage hit Puerto Rico Wednesday night, leaving more than 300,000 customers without electricity after two...