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Aug 3, 2026

Utilities worldwide adopt new technologies and strategies to prepare power grids for extreme weather events

Power utilities across multiple countries are implementing advanced tools and contingency plans to protect electrical grids from increasingly frequent extreme weather, including a new predictive model from Washington State University, Brazil's El Niño preparations, and enhanced monitoring systems in Montana and Canada.

Aug 3, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪The Ontario government provided a $50,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant each to North Kawartha and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen townships in 2026.
  • ▪EDP allocated R$10 billion between 2026 and 2030 for São Paulo and Espírito Santo concessions, directing 70% toward grid resilience, automation, and digitalization.
  • ▪The Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness Grant program is distributing $5 million to 115 communities during the 2025-2026 funding cycle.

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