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Texas A&M Reveals 20% Surge in Power Outages

8/16/2025

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Texas A&M University developed the Power System Vulnerability Index (PSVI) to evaluate U.S. electrical infrastructure resilience.
Analysis of over 179 million data points shows a 20% annual rise in power outages since 2019.
The PSVI highlights vulnerable areas, especially along the East and West Coasts and near the Great Lakes.
Results indicate a need for investment in infrastructure and data centers to reduce outages and improve resilience.

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Story summary

Texas A&M University developed the Power System Vulnerability Index (PSVI) to evaluate U.S. electrical infrastructure resilience.
Analysis of over 179 million data points shows a 20% annual rise in power outages since 2019.
The PSVI highlights vulnerable areas, especially along the East and West Coasts and near the Great Lakes.
Results indicate a need for investment in infrastructure and data centers to reduce outages and improve resilience.