Coroner Finds One Elderly Victim Died of Cold in Power Outage
A coroner’s report determined that one of two elderly women who died during the January 2026 Montreal power outage died from cold exposure, amid a city‑wide loss of heat.
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14 storiesnewest firstlatest September 29, 2026
Chicago Officials Oppose $144 Million Gas Rate Hike
Chicago officials and watchdogs urged state regulators to deny Peoples Gas’ $144 million rate increase request and to reform its pipeline retirement program.
ComEd Rules Out 14 Lincoln Park Substation Sites
ComEd rejected 14 potential sites for a Lincoln Park substation, citing cost, size and infrastructure concerns. Residents and officials are requesting greater transparency in the selection process.
Spring Branch Residents Face Week-Long Power Outage
Spring Branch apartment tenants endured a week‑long power outage without any communication from management, according to resident Colton Thompson.
Advocates Push Winnipeg Council for Regulator Review of Utility Rates
Winnipeg advocates are urging the city council to require the Manitoba Public Utilities Board to review and approve municipal utility rates, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. The proposal would add regulator oversight to the current practice of setting water, electricity and gas rates without mandatory approval.
Atlantic City Electric Reports Small Outage in North Wildwood
Atlantic City Electric reported a power outage on September 7 affecting about ten homes at 400 E 4th Ave in North Wildwood, with crews investigating the cause and working to restore service.
Rep. Van Drew Calls for Refunds After Electric Audit
Rep. Jeff Van Drew is demanding refunds and rate cuts from Atlantic City Electric after a September federal audit, aiming to aid South Jersey electricity customers amid broader state utility oversight concerns.
ComEd Deploys 60+ Workers to Aid NIPSCO Power Restoration
ComEd sent over 60 workers to assist NIPSCO in restoring power after a storm caused widespread outages in northwest Indiana, with local groups like the Chicago Bears also involved in the recovery effort.
East LA Households Get $200 Utility Credit After Advocacy
Lineage will grant $200 utility credits to qualifying East Los Angeles households after pressure from residents and Supervisor Hilda Solis, expanding a program that previously covered only Boyle Heights.
Toronto Hydro Restores Power to Thousands After Night Outage
Toronto Hydro restored electricity to thousands of east‑end and downtown customers on August 12 after a several‑hour nighttime outage.
Hydro-Québec Restores Power to Thousands After Storm Outages
Hydro-Québec began gradual power restoration on July 3 after severe thunderstorms left about 20,000 Montreal households without electricity.
Hydro-Québec Restores Power to Thousands After Storm Outages
Hydro-Québec is gradually restoring electricity to about 20,000 Montreal households after severe thunderstorms caused widespread outages. Restoration efforts continue throughout July 3, 2026, with crews prioritizing safety and communication.
Over 130,000 Montreal Homes Lose Power After Severe Storms
Violent thunderstorms on July 2, 2026 knocked out power for more than 130,000 households in greater Montreal, damaging the power grid and prompting extensive repair efforts.
South Jersey Electric Bill Credit Slashed to $25
New Jersey has cut the seasonal electric‑bill credit for South Jersey residents from $100 to $25 due to budget constraints, affecting households including those in Wildwood.
