Electricity News & Breaking Stories

Tornado outbreak in Oklahoma kills 4, leaves thousands without power. Severe weather causes extensive damage in Sulphur. Viral devastation.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for multiple Texas counties until 4 a.m. Stay safe during thunderstorms with these important tips. #StaySafeThunderstorms

Unusual natural phenomena in New York spark theories about rare eclipse, with rumors of sun not rising again after event.

Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68, leaving behind an enduring legacy that transcends borders and generations. Rest in peace.

Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care for a year, staying true to his principles and fighting for change.

Japan made history by landing its spacecraft, SLIM, on the moon, but faced a power issue with the solar panels.

Houston winter weather leads to event cancelations and dangerous conditions. Winter weather advisories, road conditions, and warming stations in Houston.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy as freezing temperatures hit the state, with peak demand expected to exceed 81,000 megawatts.

NB Power CEO Lori Clark says huge weather events can wipe out profits. A recent windstorm knocked out power to 129,000 customers.

OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO and adds Larry Summers to the board after firing him, in a surprising move.

Scientists in Japan have achieved "first plasma" in the JT-60SA experimental reactor, a significant milestone in fusion power research. The reactor is part of a collaboration between Japan and the EU to develop fusion technology, and it will guide the development of the much larger ITER reactor being built in France. While private fusion power startups have emerged with more aggressive schedules, government-run projects still lead the way. The goal of fusion power is to generate more power than it uses, and achieving this would be a crucial milestone in the road to commercial fusion power plants.

Episcopal-affiliated Girls' Friendly Society California has granted $20,000 to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hollywood to fund the Firefly program. The program aims to teach girls aged 14 to 17 the fundamentals of electrical work, providing them with skills and opportunities for future careers. The program will address different topics every month and will include field trips and guest speakers. Enrollment is open, and scholarships are available.

Israel vows to maintain its siege on Gaza until hostages are released, causing a growing humanitarian crisis in the region.

Geothermal energy, previously limited to specific regions, is on the verge of exponential growth with new drilling techniques. Startups like Fervo Energy are leading the way.

Rare, powerful earthquake in Morocco kills over 800 people and causes extensive damage in Marrakech and surrounding areas.

ERCOT urges all Texans to reduce electricity use to avoid energy emergency. Government agencies also called on to conserve.

Researchers from South Korea have published two papers describing the potential creation of a room-temperature superconductor known as LK-99. Superconductors are materials that exhibit near-zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields, allowing electric charges to move freely through them. Currently, superconductivity only occurs at extremely low temperatures and high pressures, limiting their practical applications. If the South Korean researchers' claims are validated, the room-temperature superconductor could revolutionize various industries by enabling transformative advancements at lower costs and with near-zero energy loss. However, further validation and scrutiny of the research is needed.

Tragic incident at Lake Lanier as a man dies from electric shock in the water. Investigation underway to identify cause. Be cautious near water!

Flash flooding continues in Northeast, particularly in Vermont; impacts not seen since 2009.