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Power outages in the U.S.

Statistics report on power outages in the United States

This publication provides statistics and figures on power outages in the United States. It looks into the country's electricity market before providing information on the causes, types, and impacts of outages. An overview of backup systems for power continuity is also provided. The report concludes with an outlook on developments in electricity supply and infrastructure.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Severe power outages in the U.S. 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic Causes of major U.S. power outages by region 2018-2025
  • Premium Statistic Power outage minutes per customer in the U.S. 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic Most common causes of power outages in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of housing units suffering power outages in the U.S. 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Power outages in the U.S. key figures 2023
  • Premium Statistic Summer power system failure expectation in the U.S. 2022

Electricity market

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  • Premium Statistic Electricity generation capacity in the U.S. 2000-2023
  • Basic Statistic Electricity consumption in the U.S. 2016-2023, by sector
  • Basic Statistic Electricity retail price in the U.S. 1998-2025, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Average monthly commercial electricity bills in the U.S. May 2025, by state
  • Premium Statistic Average monthly residential electricity bills in the U.S. May 2025, by state
  • Premium Statistic Global investment in electricity grids 2023, by region or country

Power outages

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  • Premium Statistic Customers affected by power outages in the U.S. 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of major blackouts by select state in the United States 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Primary causes of power outages in the U.S. ranked by share 2024
  • Premium Statistic Power outages in the U.S. 2025, by region
  • Premium Statistic Customers affected by power outages in the U.S. 2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Share of households in metropolitan areas suffering power outages in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Cost of major power outages in the U.S. 2024, by select item

Weather related outages

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  • Premium Statistic Number of weather-related power outages in the U.S. 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of weather-related power outages in the U.S. 2000-2023, by type of event
  • Premium Statistic Percentage of weather-related power outages in the US 2000-2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Severe weather power outages affecting customers in the U.S. 2013-2023

Backup power

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  • Premium Statistic Battery storage capacity in CAISO U.S. 2024, by sector
  • Basic Statistic U.S. operative battery storage capacity 2024, by leading state
  • Premium Statistic Home battery energy storage cost in the United States H2 2024-H1 2025, by state

Outlook

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  • Premium Statistic Forecast global power grid investment breakdown 2024-2050, by region
  • Premium Statistic Forecast global power grid investment breakdown 2024-2050, by voltage
  • Premium Statistic Projected battery storage capacity in the United States 2019-2027
  • Basic Statistic Planned natural gas capacity additions from new generators in the U.S. 2022-2026
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