NJ regulator orders probe into utilities’ response to July 4th power outages

Following a series of prolonged power outages affecting residents during the July 4th holiday, New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities has launched an investigation into the utilities' storm readiness and restoration processes. The probe aims to determine why some areas experienced outages lasting several days, despite the relatively minor nature of the storms. This move underscores the importance of ensuring reliable power infrastructure, especially as climate change could bring more severe weather in the future, highlighting the need for robust emergency response strategies.