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U.S. power grid at risk of 18-month blackout; one city has been without power over a week

A new report warns the aging U.S. electric grid could face a prolonged outage lasting up to 18 months, and one U.S. city has been without power for more than a week, a former official said.

Published Aug 20, 2026, 7:51 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The United States power grid is at risk of a major blackout that could last up to 18 months, according to a new report. Concerns are heightened as one U.S. city has been without power for more than a week.