generators
Coverage of generators in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Designed the Cure for Its Electricity Crisis. It Stopped Administering It Halfway.
Nigeria's National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) historically managed the country's electricity supply but failed to meet demand, leading to the joke 'Never Expect Power Always.' Despite efforts to address the crisis, the grid still delivers only a fraction of Nigeria's electricity needs, with generators remaining prevalent.
- DFD urges safe generator use during power outages
DFD urges safe generator use during power outages following severe weather. Many residents turned to generators after power outages, but improper use has led to repeated tragedies.
- Thousands still without power after Friday storms
Thousands remain without electricity after Friday's storms, with residents in a Livonia neighborhood using generators to power their homes.
- Melvindale teen dies from carbon monoxide poisoning after running generator in basement
A 16-year-old Melvindale teen died from carbon monoxide poisoning after running a generator in his basement. Authorities warn against operating generators indoors and emphasize the need for carbon monoxide detectors.
- Red Cross Warehouse in Kyiv Destroyed, 320,000 Relief Items Gone
Russian armed forces struck a Red Cross humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv, destroying 320,000 relief items worth over HR 79 million ($1,764,719), including generators, defibrillators, and other emergency supplies. A delivery vehicle was also damaged in the strike, which occurred during a broader overnight assault that killed 20 people in the capital.
- Ex-NY Gov. George Pataki employs surprising tactic to engage Ukraine’s war-torn youth
Former New York Governor George Pataki used heaters and generators to engage Ukraine's war-torn youth, despite initial reservations, as their positive reaction highlighted the value of enjoying something during the conflict.
- Residents assess damage as power restoration continues in Merrillville
Residents in Merrillville are assessing damage as power restoration continues following tornadoes. Generators are in use while electric crews work to restore electricity.
- Some large Virginia customers face hurdles to using generators for demand response participation
Virginia passed a law encouraging utilities to offer load-shedding programs for large power users, but facilities face challenges in deciding to participate. The law aims to promote demand response initiatives, yet significant hurdles remain for customers seeking to use generators in these programs.