Severe weather remains the primary cause of power outages in Pennsylvania, affecting millions of residents. The increase in customers impacted by Major Events highlights the growing intensity of weather-related disruptions. While utilities have made strides in improving reliability metrics, the report indicates that many customers still experience significant outages during extreme weather. The PUC stresses the importance of addressing these challenges through infrastructure upgrades, vegetation management, and enhanced storm response to mitigate risks and improve service reliability.