Maven Power Outage Challenge dashboard

1. Impact of Economic Events:

The dashboard highlights significant spikes in electricity cut-offs and demand losses during pivotal moments in history. The 2008 banking crisis, the 2011 Electricity crisis, and the 2019–2021 COVID-19 pandemic emerge as key contributors to these disruptions across the U.S.

2. Weather-Related Trends:

Notably, severe weather emerges as the primary cause of electricity cut-offs. Winter stands out as the season with the longest cut-off durations, while summer leads in the count of reported incidents. Understanding these weather-related nuances is crucial for developing strategies to enhance grid resilience.

Dashboard Highlights:

Affected Customers:** Insight into the demographics affected by economic events and the pandemic.

Geographic Areas:** Visualization of regions hit hardest during crisis periods.

Demand Loss:** Quantification of electricity demand loss during specific events.