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- 1Powerful storm floods US Northeast, cuts power●Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages
A powerful storm has swept through the northeastern United States, triggering significant flooding and leaving many residents without electricity. Utility crews are working to restore power to affected areas, and local authorities are urging caution as heavy rain continues to swell waterways. The storm has disrupted travel and daily life across the region, with the full extent of the damage still being assessed.
- 2Nor'easter storm batters US east coast▼Nor’easter storm batters US east coast with heavy winds and power outages
A powerful Nor'easter storm is battering the US east coast, bringing heavy winds and widespread power outages across affected states. Reports indicate coastal communities are facing downed trees, damaged infrastructure and disruptions to travel as utility crews work to restore electricity. The storm is one of the most significant weather events to hit the region recently, with residents urged to stay indoors and monitor official warnings.
- 3Hitachi to double US power transformer production●Hitachi to double US production of small and medium-sized power transformers
Hitachi Energy plans to double its US production of small and medium-sized power transformers, expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for grid equipment. The move responds to surging demand as utilities upgrade aging infrastructure and connect new generation, at a time when transformer shortages and long lead times have become a bottleneck for power projects across the country.
- 4Nor'easter floods US Northeast, knocks out power●Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/p owerful-storm-flood
A powerful nor'easter has swept through the US Northeast, flooding low-lying areas of New Jersey and New York City and causing widespread power outages. It marks another round of flooding for the region, with residents contending with submerged streets and utility crews working to restore electricity as the storm continues to batter coastal communities.
- 5Renewable Properties Buys 71.8 MW Solar Portfolio in Pennsylvania▼Renewable Properties Acquires 71.8 MW PJM Solar Portfolio in Pennsylvania
Renewable Properties has acquired a 71.8 MW solar portfolio in Pennsylvania located within the PJM grid region. The deal adds utility-scale renewable capacity to the company's growing portfolio and supports solar expansion in a key eastern US electricity market. Details on sellers, project timelines, and offtake arrangements have not been disclosed.