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Planned Power Outage Scheduled for September 15 Overnights

By Utah News Staff · September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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Rocky Mountain Power has scheduled a planned power outage for the night of September 15. The outage is expected to last from 11:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following morning.

Key takeaways

  • Rocky Mountain Power scheduled a planned outage for the night of September 15.
  • Power is expected to be out from 11:00 PM until 5:00 AM on September 16.
  • The outage is necessary to energize the new Pocketville substation.
  • Residents using medical equipment or well pumps should plan for the loss of power.

Rocky Mountain Power has scheduled a planned outage for the night of September 15. According to a September 8 statement, the outage is expected to begin at 11:00 PM and be restored by 5:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16.

The outage is required to tie in the new Pocketville substation. Crews will perform distribution and transmission work at the Toquerville station on the 34.5kV transfer bus to energize the new substation.

Residents are advised to plan ahead for the overnight hours, particularly those who rely on well pumps or medical equipment. To report an outage or check the status, individuals can call Rocky Mountain Power at 877-508-5088.

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