US homes under threat due to unpredictable power surges and quality issues

America's electric grids face a hidden danger- dangerous power quality..

A former firefighter, was barefoot when he noticed flames engulfing a nearby home in Waltham, Massachusetts..

While stable power quality ensures a consistent flow of electricity, sudden surges or sags can lead to disastrous consequences, often unnoticed by homeowners..

Power quality issues contribute to home fires, causing an average of 46,700 incidents annually in 2015-2019, leading to $1.5 billion in property damage, 390 civilian deaths, and over 1,300 injuries..

Federal agencies and power industry groups warn of the urgent need to address power quality issues, with potential national costs reaching hundreds of millions of dollars..