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In Spain, Illegal Pot Farms Are Being Blamed for Blackouts

Spain’s largest electricity company says daily power outages are caused by indoor marijuana farms that overload the grid. “Easy excuse,” residents reply.

By Constant Meheut

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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.

By Ivan Penn and Peter Eavis

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Couples Look Back on Their Weddings During the 2003 Blackout

Couples who married during the widespread power outage reflect on their chaotic but fulfilling wedding days as they approach their 20th anniversaries.

By Sadiba Hasan

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G.M. Will Add Backup Power Function to Its Electric Vehicles

As extreme weather events lead to more power outages, the carmaker said it would equip all its electric vehicles to act as sources of emergency power.

By Jack Ewing

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