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Average frequency and duration of electric distribution outages vary by states

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report (EIA-861 data file) Interruptions in electricity service vary by frequency and duration across the many electric distribution systems that serve about 145 million customers in the United States. In 2016, customers experienced an average of 1.3 interruptions and went without power for four hours during…

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Important Facts about Falls

Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, 1 but less than half tell their doctor. 2 Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.3 Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as…

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BriteOWL light-up wall outlet cover review

REVIEW – In May, BriteOWL releas ed outlet covers that double as nightlights and emergency backup lighting, without taking up outlet space. What is it? A replacement power outlet cover with LEDs across the bottom that turn on automatically when it’s dark or if the power goes out. What’s in the box? The outlet cover…

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Owl Solutions – Maintenance-Free, Light-Up Outlet Cover | NewsWatch Review

Tech Report Nightlights provide peace of mind and comfort while also potentially preventing accidents when the lights are out. The best nightlight is the one you don’t have to think about and works when you need it. Owl Power Solutions offers a maintenance-free light-up outlet cover that doesn’t take up outlet space. It fits all…

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