Southern California Edison Unveils $6.2 Billion Wildfire Mitigation Plan

SCE proposes a $6.2B plan to tackle wildfire risks, focusing on infrastructure and safety tech upgrades through 2028.

#wildfires, #southerncaliforniaedison, #infrastructure, #technology

Iowa Tackles Lead Water Lines Amid New EPA Regulations

Iowa works to replace lead water lines under new EPA rules; challenges include cost and legal disputes. $30 million federal aid announced.

#epa, #leadexposure, #iowa, #infrastructure, #health

Undocumented Communication Devices in Chinese Solar Inverters Raise Global Security Concerns

Discovery of rogue devices in Chinese solar inverters sparks global energy cybersecurity concerns and legislative actions.

#energy, #cybersecurity, #china, #solar, #infrastructure

Massive Power Outage Cripples Spain, Portugal, and Southern France

A massive blackout hits Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, disrupting daily life and highlighting power grid vulnerabilities.

#power outage, #Spain, #Portugal, #infrastructure

New Orleans Faces Intensifying Rainfall Amid Climate Change Concerns

New Orleans grapples with intense rainfall linked to climate change, challenging urban infrastructure and safety.

#new orleans, #climate change, #rainfall, #infrastructure, #public safety

Next-Gen Power: Hitachi and Mitsubishi Expand Pennsylvania Facilities to Meet Rising Energy Demand

Hitachi and Mitsubishi invest $150M in Pennsylvania to expand power grid, creating 300+ jobs amid rising U.S. energy demands.

#energy, #infrastructure, #investment, #Pennsylvania, #jobs

Historic Flooding Devastates U.S. Midwest and South, Disrupts Lives and Infrastructure

Severe storms in early April 2025 caused catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas, with at least 23 fatalities and widespread damage.

#flooding, #severe weather, #infrastructure, #midwest, #south