NV Energy says recent rash of Carson City area power outages not connected, caused by various factors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 1:10pm
Update: According to NV Energy, the Silver Saddle Ranch downed line was caused by an equipment failure, which caused the line to fall. The Damonte Ranch power outage was caused by a bird. There is still no information about the cause of Wednesday morning's outage.
In recent weeks, power outages and downed lines have consistently popped up more and more throughout Carson City, Lyon County, Reno and Sparks. However, NV Energy said none of the outages are connected.
The latest outage Wednesday happened at around 8 a.m. and affected at least 1,300 customers along the Highway 50 East corridor to Mound House. Power was fully restored by 1 p.m. The other large outage happened north of Carson City in the Damonte Ranch area of south Reno that affected at least 200 customers.
The outage Wednesday in Carson City is the fourth one since July 11.
NV Energy spokeswoman Kristen Saibini said the outages are not connected.
“They were caused by a myriad of issues, including equipment failure, weather, animals, car accidents; various causes that are not connected to each other,” said Saibini.
She also said that there is no additional strain on the grid due to the excessive heat over the last few days, as they prepare ahead of time for high summer temperatures.
The cause of the power outage in Carson City on Wednesday morning was listed as “damage to NV Energy equipment.” Power was later restored by early afternoon. The Damonte Ranch outage was described as damage to NV Energy equipment. Power was restored later Wednesday morning.
The previous power outage coverage includes July 11, again on July 12, and on July 14.
