Smart switches are able to automatically shut off electricity when a branch, animal or debris contacts powerlines, helping to ...

Pacific Power's Bend service area has experienced 14 outages since early May due to the use of "enhanced safety settings," ...

Sabanci Renewables, a subsidiary of Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holdings, is building a 156MWdc solar project in McLennan ...

But if everyone turns on their air conditioner at the same time, electricity demand spikes, which can force power grid operators to activate some of the most expensive, and dirtiest, power plants.

Florida must strengthen its electrical grid before it’s too late | Opinion For hospitals, emergency responders and vulnerable Floridians, power loss isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a ...

First, Florida must continue strengthening its electrical grid against storms. While the state has been a leader in hurricane preparedness, grid modernization must remain a top priority.

Louisiana’s electric grid was missing a huge amount of power last weekend because of unplanned outages at power plants, contributing to MISO's decision to order forced blackouts.

Fort Bend Fort Bend County Commissioners Court in deadlock over redistricting Democrats and Republicans in the Houston-area county have clashed over redrawing the county’s maps after a state ...

Things turned heated during a Fort Bend County commissioners court meeting over a discussion of precinct maps on Tuesday.

"Disrespectful," "unaccountable," "arrogant," and "sneaky" are just a few words Fort Bend County residents are using to describe the timing of upcoming precinct map meetings.

CAISO has approved 31 infrastructure projects to help meet increasing load growth and changing grid conditions.

Authorities are looking into what led up to a deadly crash involving a train and a truck in Fort Bend County.