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What California's planned power outages are costing schools: darkness, disruption and debt
By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

What California's planned power outages are costing schools: darkness, disruption and debt

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | Feb 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
California schools faced repeated planned power outages in 2024-2025 as Edison cut electricity to prevent wildfires, forcing closures and costly backup power solutions.