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Gary, Indiana outage ends after two weeks, spotlighting power risks
The article links the two-week blackout to storm damage, concerns about utility asset priorities, and a broader risk from increasingly extreme weather and aging grid equipment.
After a violent storm left residents in Gary, Indiana without power for roughly two weeks, power has been restored to all citizens, according to OilPrice.
The outage followed downed trees and included complaints about whether trimming had been handled properly, the outlet adds. It also notes the local utility had announced a reorganization of assets aimed at attracting data center business, while some observers questioned whether that focus diverted attention from core reliability needs.
OilPrice argues the incident should not be treated as isolated, saying freak weather has become more common than the power industry had prepared for. The outlet cites a longer record of unpreparedness, changing climate conditions, and aging equipment as contributors to rising electricity disruption risk.
The article also references potential state scrutiny, saying the governor will investigate after the utility’s handling of the situation came under fire. It frames the blackout as a warning sign for how power systems may perform as heat, storms, and grid stresses intensify.