Sunrun survey shows 59% of US homeowners expect more frequent power outages
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.A Sunrun-backed survey of 2,000 U.S. homeowners reveals that 59% expect more frequent power outages, with two-thirds reporting at least one in 2026. Concerns over grid capacity are rising due to data-center demand, leading 47% of respondents to prioritize backup power as their top preparedness upgrade.
- Sunrun-backed survey of 2,000 U.S. homeowners found 59% expect power outages to become more common in their area. * Two-thirds reported at least one outage in 2026; affected households averaged three outages; latest outage averaged 5.5 hours. * 65% expect outages to stay the same or worsen; preparedness averaged 6.6⁄10; 47% reported a “reality check” on readiness. * Concern over grid capacity rose with data-center demand: 75% see it as a potential driver; 38% trust local grids to meet it. * Backup power ranked as the top preparedness upgrade at 47%; 48% of those losing power made changes to prepare. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. SunRun Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202609170800PRIMZONEFULLFEED9828765) on September 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)