Power outages can threaten the lives of medical device users – knowing who is most at risk will help cities respond
As climate change makes blackouts longer and more frequent, states and cities must increasingly provide help.
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Keep the Florida utility grid ready for hurricane season and deadly ‘silent storms’
Heat waves kill more people in the US than any other form of extreme weather.
The emerging danger of post-hurricane heat waves
Power failures from hurricanes followed by heat waves are creating increasingly hazardous risks to health
After a hurricane, extreme heat poses a serious threat to recovery workers
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
Florida must streamline permits before the next storm hits
House Bill 803 would cut unnecessary delays for backup power installations ahead of storms.
Don’t blame data centers for high bills — make them pay their own way
New data centers can be built without sticking the public with the costs of their energy and water use.
Beyond the eye of the storm: The impact of repeated hurricane closures on mental health
Students face increased mental health risk while dealing with the challenges of a hurricane.
Solar energy remains good option for Florida homeowners
A solar and battery system can keep essential electricity running when the power grid fails.
Florida’s health depends on a reliable, affordable and secure energy grid
A resilient grid helps hospitals maintain power and keep patients safe when hurricanes cause outages.
Weathering the storm together: Community resiliency hubs hold promise of local self-sufficiency
Rural communities are turning to the hubs for a quick and reliable first line of defense and relief against natural ...