Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire
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Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire

New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
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The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires

Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.
Texas Energy So Bountiful, They Pay You to Take It Away
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Texas Energy So Bountiful, They Pay You to Take It Away

Natural gas has traded at negative prices for weeks at a time in West Texas, where pipelines often lack the capacity to get the fuel to places that need it.
A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.