FYI: Ask your installer for power outage capabilities.
You need a (small) battery and appropriate gateway to run solar for the whole house during a power outage - due to safety concerns for the grid.
Alternatively some inverters offer backup power points that don't require a battery.
You need a (small) battery and appropriate gateway to run solar for the whole house during a power outage - due to safety concerns for the grid.
Alternatively some inverters offer backup power points that don't require a battery.
February 20, 2026 at 12:25 AM
FYI: Ask your installer for power outage capabilities.
You need a (small) battery and appropriate gateway to run solar for the whole house during a power outage - due to safety concerns for the grid.
Alternatively some inverters offer backup power points that don't require a battery.
You need a (small) battery and appropriate gateway to run solar for the whole house during a power outage - due to safety concerns for the grid.
Alternatively some inverters offer backup power points that don't require a battery.
Oh wait, there was another update at 7:00am:
"
7a Waimea Kohala Mt Rd/N Kohala update: ~2123 customers remain without power as crews will need to safely complete investigations in the daylight hours. This outage is NOT PSPS or Public Safety Power Shutoff. Mahalo for your patience.
"
So, no news :(
"
7a Waimea Kohala Mt Rd/N Kohala update: ~2123 customers remain without power as crews will need to safely complete investigations in the daylight hours. This outage is NOT PSPS or Public Safety Power Shutoff. Mahalo for your patience.
"
So, no news :(
February 19, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Oh wait, there was another update at 7:00am:
"
7a Waimea Kohala Mt Rd/N Kohala update: ~2123 customers remain without power as crews will need to safely complete investigations in the daylight hours. This outage is NOT PSPS or Public Safety Power Shutoff. Mahalo for your patience.
"
So, no news :(
"
7a Waimea Kohala Mt Rd/N Kohala update: ~2123 customers remain without power as crews will need to safely complete investigations in the daylight hours. This outage is NOT PSPS or Public Safety Power Shutoff. Mahalo for your patience.
"
So, no news :(
Tesla is very suspect, but Waymo's early record in San Francisco had a higher crash rate than Tesla's has so far in Austin.
Waymo has now driven ~40 million VMT without a safety driver in SF and their record is more spotty than sparkling, eg their massive collapse in December during a power outage.
Waymo has now driven ~40 million VMT without a safety driver in SF and their record is more spotty than sparkling, eg their massive collapse in December during a power outage.
February 19, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Tesla is very suspect, but Waymo's early record in San Francisco had a higher crash rate than Tesla's has so far in Austin.
Waymo has now driven ~40 million VMT without a safety driver in SF and their record is more spotty than sparkling, eg their massive collapse in December during a power outage.
Waymo has now driven ~40 million VMT without a safety driver in SF and their record is more spotty than sparkling, eg their massive collapse in December during a power outage.
Strong winds, heavy snow and/or ice may result in power outages for some areas in the coming days – especially the northern tier of states. Check the latest forecast at weather.gov and learn more about how to prepare to and react to those situations at www.weather.gov/safety/cold-...
February 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Strong winds, heavy snow and/or ice may result in power outages for some areas in the coming days – especially the northern tier of states. Check the latest forecast at weather.gov and learn more about how to prepare to and react to those situations at www.weather.gov/safety/cold-...
• Sign up for Xcel outage notifications
• Sign up for city/county emergency alerts for evacuation or shelter updates
• Charge devices and backup batteries
• Review your wildfire safety plan
High wind and dry fuels create dangerous fire conditions. Don’t wait until the power is off to get ready.
• Sign up for city/county emergency alerts for evacuation or shelter updates
• Charge devices and backup batteries
• Review your wildfire safety plan
High wind and dry fuels create dangerous fire conditions. Don’t wait until the power is off to get ready.
February 17, 2026 at 3:41 AM
• Sign up for Xcel outage notifications
• Sign up for city/county emergency alerts for evacuation or shelter updates
• Charge devices and backup batteries
• Review your wildfire safety plan
High wind and dry fuels create dangerous fire conditions. Don’t wait until the power is off to get ready.
• Sign up for city/county emergency alerts for evacuation or shelter updates
• Charge devices and backup batteries
• Review your wildfire safety plan
High wind and dry fuels create dangerous fire conditions. Don’t wait until the power is off to get ready.
Fire watch isn’t just “extra security”—it’s a code‑driven safeguard that activates when fire alarms or sprinklers are impaired beyond NFPA thresholds. Those requirements force you to patrol, document, and act, turning a system outage into a structured safety process. dahlcore.com/blog/f/nfpa-...
February 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Fire watch isn’t just “extra security”—it’s a code‑driven safeguard that activates when fire alarms or sprinklers are impaired beyond NFPA thresholds. Those requirements force you to patrol, document, and act, turning a system outage into a structured safety process. dahlcore.com/blog/f/nfpa-...
Power Outage Food Safety
What to do with cold food when the power goes off. Source: Food Safety Information Council.
03 February 2026
Shire of Dalwallinu
#LGNewsRoundup #WALGA #WACouncils #ShireOfDalwallinu
What to do with cold food when the power goes off. Source: Food Safety Information Council.
03 February 2026
Shire of Dalwallinu
#LGNewsRoundup #WALGA #WACouncils #ShireOfDalwallinu
February 16, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Power Outage Food Safety
What to do with cold food when the power goes off. Source: Food Safety Information Council.
03 February 2026
Shire of Dalwallinu
#LGNewsRoundup #WALGA #WACouncils #ShireOfDalwallinu
What to do with cold food when the power goes off. Source: Food Safety Information Council.
03 February 2026
Shire of Dalwallinu
#LGNewsRoundup #WALGA #WACouncils #ShireOfDalwallinu
"What lends further urgency to these discussions are where matters go beyond kitchen table economics and reach into matters of public safety, a place where PG&E has an at best dubious record. San Francisco’s power outage is the latest in a string of disasters caused by PG&E"
The Liberal Case for Public Power
When power is treated as a public good, it becomes cheaper, more reliable, and better positioned to meet the challenges of the future than privately held electrical utilities have ever demonstrated.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"What lends further urgency to these discussions are where matters go beyond kitchen table economics and reach into matters of public safety, a place where PG&E has an at best dubious record. San Francisco’s power outage is the latest in a string of disasters caused by PG&E"
Remember when a third of the city experienced a blackout over the holidays, with many not having power for several days?
During that outage Mayor Lurie pushed for power to be restored at the Opera House b/c his teenage daughter was performing there in The Nutcracker.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/12/p...
During that outage Mayor Lurie pushed for power to be restored at the Opera House b/c his teenage daughter was performing there in The Nutcracker.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/12/p...
![During stunning testimony before the Board’s Public Safety Committee, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood asked Singh why the utility had chosen to help the arts venue while so many other San Francisco sites were without power.
“You prioritized the opera, where no one is living, to restore service, before you prioritized restoring service in communities and seniors living in [single room occupancies],” said Mahmood.
“We did not make that decision on our own accord,” Singh replied. “We were requested by the mayor to provide temporary generation to that specific location. And we responded to that.”
Singh said 10% of affected PG&E customers were still experiencing blackouts when the mayor made his request. The outages were caused by a fire at a PG&E substation on Eighth and Mission streets.
Questions about why PG&E prioritized the opera house began after the utility posted on X(opens in new tab) a picture of two of its trucks outside the venue at approximately 2 p.m. on Dec. 21.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5mvq3tnw63sjpaprw77ahye5/bafkreibfijcsgdc67y4qokssukvpta7v54ihtybwfymmfr6jnbfwro3aiu@jpeg)
February 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Remember when a third of the city experienced a blackout over the holidays, with many not having power for several days?
During that outage Mayor Lurie pushed for power to be restored at the Opera House b/c his teenage daughter was performing there in The Nutcracker.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/12/p...
During that outage Mayor Lurie pushed for power to be restored at the Opera House b/c his teenage daughter was performing there in The Nutcracker.
sfstandard.com/2026/02/12/p...
They won't do it well, but we're inching towards replacing various driving jobs. Sure, a Waymo will hit children in school zones, drive passengers through armed standoffs, and just not work during a power outage, but quality/safety aren't the points; CEOs and other executives make *a lot* of money.
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
They won't do it well, but we're inching towards replacing various driving jobs. Sure, a Waymo will hit children in school zones, drive passengers through armed standoffs, and just not work during a power outage, but quality/safety aren't the points; CEOs and other executives make *a lot* of money.
Or it will sit in the intersection until the internet outage ends, and then eventually begin moving sometime after its return.
That is not a safety feature, that’s a massive design flaw
That is not a safety feature, that’s a massive design flaw
February 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Or it will sit in the intersection until the internet outage ends, and then eventually begin moving sometime after its return.
That is not a safety feature, that’s a massive design flaw
That is not a safety feature, that’s a massive design flaw
Dave Thomas Circle reaching out from beyond the grave?
(there are so many fucked up intersections it could be, it's kind of our thing)
(there are so many fucked up intersections it could be, it's kind of our thing)
February 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Dave Thomas Circle reaching out from beyond the grave?
(there are so many fucked up intersections it could be, it's kind of our thing)
(there are so many fucked up intersections it could be, it's kind of our thing)
After a power outage, it’s crucial to prioritize safety for everyone, especially people with disabilities and older adults. When returning home, take these precautions:
- Conduct a thorough walk-through:
- Inspect for damage
Stay Safe!
- Conduct a thorough walk-through:
- Inspect for damage
Stay Safe!
February 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
After a power outage, it’s crucial to prioritize safety for everyone, especially people with disabilities and older adults. When returning home, take these precautions:
- Conduct a thorough walk-through:
- Inspect for damage
Stay Safe!
- Conduct a thorough walk-through:
- Inspect for damage
Stay Safe!
❄️Check out these tips to keep yourself, your family, and your home safe while staying warm.
If your power goes out, stay warm by closing blinds and doors, blocking drafts, and wearing layers.
Use candles, heaters, and generators with caution. Once you’re safe, check on neighbors who may need help.
If your power goes out, stay warm by closing blinds and doors, blocking drafts, and wearing layers.
Use candles, heaters, and generators with caution. Once you’re safe, check on neighbors who may need help.
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
❄️Check out these tips to keep yourself, your family, and your home safe while staying warm.
If your power goes out, stay warm by closing blinds and doors, blocking drafts, and wearing layers.
Use candles, heaters, and generators with caution. Once you’re safe, check on neighbors who may need help.
If your power goes out, stay warm by closing blinds and doors, blocking drafts, and wearing layers.
Use candles, heaters, and generators with caution. Once you’re safe, check on neighbors who may need help.
If there's a crisis communications plan in place for a weather disaster that creates a major outage that involves complicated and time-consuming repairs and serious safety issues, it has utterly failed.
Those of us who still lack power or need service support for issues like
1/
Those of us who still lack power or need service support for issues like
1/
January 31, 2026 at 5:48 AM
If there's a crisis communications plan in place for a weather disaster that creates a major outage that involves complicated and time-consuming repairs and serious safety issues, it has utterly failed.
Those of us who still lack power or need service support for issues like
1/
Those of us who still lack power or need service support for issues like
1/
Power outages cost more than we tend to think.
Businesses close, transportation systems and supply chains stall, refrigerated goods and medicines spoil, and residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing suffer.
Important new findings from @rockymtninst.bsky.social.
rmi.org/power-outage...
Businesses close, transportation systems and supply chains stall, refrigerated goods and medicines spoil, and residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing suffer.
Important new findings from @rockymtninst.bsky.social.
rmi.org/power-outage...
Power Outages Cost More Than We Account For. Better Data Could Help. - RMI
Extreme weather power outages cause hidden economic losses. Better data can guide smarter resilience investments for utilities and communities.
rmi.org
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Power outages cost more than we tend to think.
Businesses close, transportation systems and supply chains stall, refrigerated goods and medicines spoil, and residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing suffer.
Important new findings from @rockymtninst.bsky.social.
rmi.org/power-outage...
Businesses close, transportation systems and supply chains stall, refrigerated goods and medicines spoil, and residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing suffer.
Important new findings from @rockymtninst.bsky.social.
rmi.org/power-outage...
This "that lead to meaningfully
lower system throughput, process efficiency, or reliability. Such col-
lapses could also undermine public trust in the energy transition it-
self, posing the possibility that backlash could stall energy systems in an expensive, unstable mid-transition state"
Also,
lower system throughput, process efficiency, or reliability. Such col-
lapses could also undermine public trust in the energy transition it-
self, posing the possibility that backlash could stall energy systems in an expensive, unstable mid-transition state"
Also,
January 30, 2026 at 9:41 AM
This "that lead to meaningfully
lower system throughput, process efficiency, or reliability. Such col-
lapses could also undermine public trust in the energy transition it-
self, posing the possibility that backlash could stall energy systems in an expensive, unstable mid-transition state"
Also,
lower system throughput, process efficiency, or reliability. Such col-
lapses could also undermine public trust in the energy transition it-
self, posing the possibility that backlash could stall energy systems in an expensive, unstable mid-transition state"
Also,
Stuck inside with no power? Here are 14 genius indoor warming, outdoor safety, and power outage-friendly cooking hacks. Image: iSplash
14 Hacks for Staying Warm When Your Power Goes Out
Stuck inside with no power? Here are 14 genius indoor warming, outdoor safety, and power outage-friendly cooking hacks. Image: iSplash
styleblueprint.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Stuck inside with no power? Here are 14 genius indoor warming, outdoor safety, and power outage-friendly cooking hacks. Image: iSplash