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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire

The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.

Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It

Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many.

Downed lines are making it hard for Entergy to restore power in Louisiana.

Entergy said on Monday that Hurricane Ida had put 216 substations and more than 2,000 miles of transmission lines out of service.