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Winter Storm Leaves Millions Powerless, $24 Billion Losses Expected

1/27/2026

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A major winter storm hit the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.
The storm could lead to $24 billion in economic losses.
RMI, a clean energy nonprofit, says current methods for measuring damages from power outages may significantly underestimate the storm's true impact, for this storm and similar events.

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Story summary

A major winter storm hit the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.
The storm could lead to $24 billion in economic losses.
RMI, a clean energy nonprofit, says current methods for measuring damages from power outages may significantly underestimate the storm's true impact, for this storm and similar events.