Pepco Substation Failure Causes Power Outage for Over 1,100 Customers in DC's Foggy Bottom

Pepco Substation Failure Causes Power Outage for Over 1,100 Customers in DC's Foggy Bottom

On Monday, a substation failure triggered a power outage in Washington, DC’s Foggy Bottom neighbourhood.

Utility provider Pepco reported that the disruption affected approximately 1,176 customers in the vicinity of 23rd Street NW and I Street NW as of 10:15 a.m.

Pepco’s spokesperson said repair crews were on location, investigating the issue and working to restore service, with an estimate that electricity would be restored by 11 a.m.

DC Fire and EMS personnel responded after receiving reports of smoke emerging from multiple manholes in the area.

The outage occurred near George Washington University, prompting concern for campus facilities.

Pepco confirmed that the cause was a failure at one of its substations and that crews continued to work toward full restoration.