In 1989, a massive underground power cable in Los Angeles suddenly failed, costing the city tens of thousands of dollars every hour. Engineers faced an impossible challenge: repair a 230,000-volt ...

Ice on power lines is heavier than most people realize. Add wind to the equation, and branches, tree limbs and cables carrying high-voltage electricity can fall from utility poles. Hurricane-force ...

Residents in Norman are using generators to deal with power outages caused by strong winds, as crews work to restore electricity.

When the grid goes down, whether due to natural disasters, infrastructure failure, or a more serious societal breakdown, access to power can become a critical issue. Electricity fuels much more than ...