de-energize
verb (used with object)
to deprive of electrical energy or exhaust the electrical energy from.
de-energization
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a word derived from
de-energize.
Example Sentences
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“SCE was actively monitoring the transmission lines in Eaton Canyon on Jan. 7 and none of these lines met our de-energization criteria,” Dunleavy said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Steven Powell said that, typically, winds would have to be 60 to 80 mph for the company to consider the de-energization of transmission lines, adding that the readings Edison saw were lower than that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2025
The same executives, attorneys said, took no responsibility at the trial, saying it was front-line workers who make de-energization decisions, the news outlet reported.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
A final determination will be made several hours before the de-energization, likely Tuesday afternoon and possibly earlier, Contreras said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
“We will only consider proactively turning off power when the benefits of de-energization outweigh potential public safety risks.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2019
