#HurricaneFiona Update: Significant progress that has been made in restoring power to the people of Puerto Rico.
As of October 1, power has been restored to 90% of customers.
This is an important milestone, coming just 13 days after Fiona made landfall. (1/) #thread
Five years after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, this achievement is a testament to the strength and resilience of the Puerto Rican people. (2/)
A heartfelt thank you to all of the responders and crews who continue to work day and night to support #HurricaneFiona restoration efforts and help those impacted by the storm. (3/)
While we’re grateful for this progress, we realize the work is not over. Efforts to rebuild and help those impacted will continue.
As @POTUS noted last week, we are committed to the recovery and resilience of the island. (4/)
The devastating impacts from climate change will continue to make storms more dangerous and destructive.
That's why we are working to harden Puerto Rico's electric grid and invest in new technologies that will help achieve Puerto Rico's 100% clean energy goals. (5/5)
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Hurricane #Ian update as of 3 PM ET:
◾️There are approximately 1.8M customers in Florida without power, including 243k customers in South Carolina and 71k in North Carolina.
◾️As Ian passes, utilities have begun damage assessments and restoration efforts as conditions permit. 1/
◾️Utilities in the impacted area pre-staged crews, equipment, and materials in prior days to prepare for the storm.
◾️Electric industry representatives reported on September 29 that more than 44,000 workers from 32 states are preparing to assist with power restoration. 2/
Overall, Florida utilities report that Ian mainly impacted the distribution system, with no significant damage report to transmission assets. energy.gov/ceser/hurrican… 3/
• Ian's center is projected to approach #SouthCarolina coast today
• This morning's projections predict the storm weakening after landfall
• As of 8 AM, ~2M customers were w/out power in #Florida energy.gov/sites/default/…
This allows @fema to coordinate disaster relief efforts + provide assistance for emergency measures. @ENERGY stands ready to support federal and state partners in power restoration and recovery efforts.
#HurricaneIan Update: As of 3PM ET, there were ~2.7 million power outages in Florida. As Ian passes, utilities will begin damage assessments and restoration efforts, as conditions permit. 1/
Tropical storm-force winds are beginning to impact Georgia and South Carolina, although there are no significant power outages associated with the storm in either state yet.
📢Attention #NC, #SC, and #GA residents. Read more to stay informed:
We have new updates from @DOE_CESER on the impacts of Hurricane #Fiona and what's happening on the ground in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here's what you need to know. #thread
First, I want to be clear that this is an extremely dynamic situation with numbers and factors constantly changing.
The information captured here is a snapshot of where things stood at different times today, as captured in @DOE_CESER's Situational Report. (2/)
DOE response personnel have been activated and are on the ground in Puerto Rico & the US Virgin Islands to assess the disaster’s impacts to the energy sector, restore energy systems to full capacity, & identify any unmet needs that may require federal support or coordination (3/)
BREAKING: Congress just secured the most essential piece of @POTUS’ strategy for building a secure and affordable clean energy future: the Inflation Reduction Act 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
@POTUS It will lower the costs of electric vehicles🚗🔌, rooftop solar panels🏡☀️, and energy-efficient home appliances for American families👨👨👧👧, unlocking hundreds of dollars in SAVINGS each year. 2/
It makes historic investments to protect and improve land, water, air, and health in underserved communities nationwide, advancing @POTUS’ Justice40 initiative.
Bottom line: We will make sure NO ONE is left behind in our clean energy revolution. 3/
.@POTUS entered office with a pledge to build a new economy powered by clean energy—one that lowers costs for American families, creates good-paying jobs for American workers, and increases our energy independence. (1/)
Thanks to the Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Biden-Harris administration is on the cusp of delivering on that pledge. (2/) cbsnews.com/minnesota/news…
The IRA’s monumental investments in clean energy/decarbonization technologies will position the US to lead a global market on track to reach a minimum $23 trillion by the end of this decade, while revitalizing domestic manufacturing & employing millions more American workers.(3/)