HURRICANE MARIA
How Puerto Rico became the worst grid disaster
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A cascade of obstacles and failures, some little known, led to an epic blackout.
David Ferris
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David covers big trends in energy technology and innovation for Energywire. A seasoned reporter who has followed the industry for six years, he often writes about energy storage, solar power, microgrids, smart thermostats, and the growing role of data, as well as the clash between established businesses and up-and-comers. David joined E&E News in 2014. Earlier, he was the editor of an energy news site and a contributor on energy topics to publications including Popular Science, Sierra and The New York Times. He graduated cum laude from the University of California, San Diego, and holds a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
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