Texas Tech researchers find link between power outages and home prices: 'Policymakers can consider [it] when making the decisions'

Texas Tech researchers find link between power outages and home prices: 'Policymakers can consider [it] when making the decisions'

The importance of reliable power was highlighted after research showed the impact of power outages on home prices.  What's happening? According to Texas Tech Now, researchers at Texas Tech University investigated how power interruptions affect regional economic growth and housing prices. Bradley Ewing and Zachary Keeler of the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business led the effort.  The researchers discovered that counties with shorter and fewer outa…