Pockets of the island were without electricity for a short time overnight, a situation which originated with Newfoundland and Labrador hydro.
The utility, which manufactures about 90 per cent of the power consumed on the island, had a trip on a transmission line. That, in turn, resulted in customers being taken offline to balance system frequency and ensure stability. It’s called “”frequency load shedding” in NL Hydro terms.
The company says it has plenty of supply available for customers.
