Eaton’s Blackout Tracker Annual Report Shows 14.2 Million People Affected By Power Outages In 2014
Eaton report highlights the impactful costs of power outages and the importance of reliable backup power.
Eaton has announced the release of its Blackout Tracker Annual Report for 2014. For the sixth consecutive year, California topped the list of states with the most power outages, followed by Texas and Michigan. On average, 3,996 people were affected for over 40 minutes per outage in 2014 and power failures created difficulties for people and businesses in all 50 states.
“The Blackout Tracker Annual Report underscores the importance of having a comprehensive power protection plan, illustrating the scope of power outages across the country and the damaging impact they can have on businesses,” said Mike DeCamp, senior marketing communications manager, Eaton’s Power Quality Division. “Power outages cost the U.S. economy $150 billion in damages annually, so it’s important for businesses and other facilities to consider the right power backup solutions to avoid costly downtime.”