What We're Showing
This graphic shows the 10 largest power outages in the U.S. from the last decade, using data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Key Takeaways
- All 10 of the largest U.S. power outages in the last decade resulted from severe weather, highlighting the need for climate resiliency.
- Hurricane Irma tops this list by leaving 3.5 million Floridians without power in 2017.
- As of 2023, 70% of U.S. transmission lines were over 25 years old. Their age makes them more susceptible to power outages, cyber-attacks, and sparking wildfires.
Read the full article on the Decarbonization Channel, sponsored by the National Public Utilities Council.
