evidence: The states with the most reported weather-related power outages (2000-2023) were Texas (210), Michigan (157), California (145), North Carolina (111), and Ohio (88). [...] Many types of extreme weather are becoming more frequent or intense because of human-caused climate change. These events put stress on aging energy infrastructure and are among the leading causes of major power outages in the U.S. [...] The states with the most reported weather-related power outages from 2000 to 2023 were: Texas (210); Michigan (157); California (145); North Carolina (111); and Ohio (88).