You've seen the forecast: a big winter storm is approaching and power outages are likely. Your local utility says they're prepared. They've added additional crew to restore power when it goes out. But ...

The first time the lights cut out for more than a few minutes, an old house stops being charming and starts telling you the truth. You discover which systems still work without electricity, which ones ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weather events — like high winds — have led to planned public safety power outages in Northern Colorado. Shutoffs can last from ...

When the power goes out, most people worry about lights and charging their phones. But in the current hyper-connected world, losing electricity or data can trigger a much bigger meltdown. The Verizon ...

WASHINGTON — When winter weather brings snow, ice or freezing temperatures, there are some things people can do to prepare ahead of time. Some of the biggest dangers from the cold are hypothermia and ...

The importance of reliable power was highlighted after research showed the impact of power outages on home prices. What's happening? According to Texas Tech ...