JOURNAL ARTICLE

Winter Storm Tests US Power Grids as Gas Breaks $6 Benchmark.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wertz, Joe; Malik, Naureen S.; Sullivan, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the significant strain on US power grids due to a severe winter storm that has impacted a large portion of the country, from Texas to Maine. As of the morning of the report, approximately 823,000 homes and businesses were without electricity, with the majority of outages occurring in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The storm has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, leading to concerns about prolonged power restoration amid sub-zero temperatures and increased heating demand. Additionally, the storm has disrupted natural gas production and caused a spike in prices, prompting grid operators to take measures to secure energy supplies and manage unprecedented demand. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191114501
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