Blackout crisis looms as Americans face full month of outages plunging hospitals into deadly shutdowns

Millions of Americans may soon face nearly a full month of power blackouts each year, disrupting daily life, businesses, and critical services across the country. White House officials warned on Monday that the retiring power plants and soaring electricity demand could push the US grid to its limits, triggering over 800 hours of power outages annually. From hospitals to data centers, the ripple effects of extended blackouts could impact nearly every part of daily life for US residents. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright said: 'In the coming years, America's reindustrialization and the AI race will require a significantly larger supply of around-the-clock, reliable, and uninterrupted power. 'President Trump's administration is committed to advancing a strategy of energy addition, and supporting all forms of energy that are affordable, reliable, and secure.'