Pennsylvania experienced its worst year for electric reliability in over three decades, with 71 major outage events reported in 2024, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s latest Electric Service Reliability Report. The sharp increase from 49 events in 2023 highlights the growing strain on the state’s aging electrical infrastructure, compounded by severe weather and poor vegetation management.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford reversed course Tuesday, suspending a 25% electricity surcharge on U.S. states just one day after its implementation. Ford initially insisted he would be “relentless” in enforcing the tariff but quickly apologized to Americans and withdrew the policy during an appearance on WABC’s Cats & Cosby radio show.
