A burst pipe led to flooding and the evacuation of the New Colgate Powerhouse on Friday, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office said.

You might not think a single pruning choice could start a neighborhood fire, but when branches touch or sag toward live wires the risk becomes real. Keep large trees a safe distance from overhead ...

Power companies say they're better prepared for extreme weather, but challenges remain to electricity production as the state's demand grows ...

Abstract: Line commutated converters (LCC) are widely used in high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems due to its high transmission capacity, power reversal capability, low loss, and low cost.

Officials said a Mercedes was destroyed and another car damaged in the blaze, which happened during a historic stretch of cold weather.

Xcel has disputed that it was to blame for the fire.

Trees don't explode in cold temperatures, but they can develop a frost crack, or vertical fissure in the tree trunk.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With more cold and wet weather on the horizon, crews are preparing to retreat roads they’ve already cleared. Nashville Electric Service officials claim they’re prepared for ...

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Many Nashvillians are still reeling from the effects of Winter Storm Fern. The deluge of ice left more than 230,000 Nashville homes without power and, assuming an average of two people per household, ...