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“The nation is confronted with inescapable evidence that action, comprehensive and quick and forward-looking, is needed.”

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In a similar vein to America’s need for grid modernization, President Eisenhower once said (regarding the US interstate highway revolution), “The nation is confronted with inescapable evidence that action, comprehensive and quick and forward-looking, is needed.” Read the full article here: How America’s grid modernization stakes echo Eisenhower’s interstate revolution | Utility Dive

Aging Transmission Grids are a Major Bottleneck for Renewable Energy Expansion

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Brian McCowan, Zondits staff, 5/9/2023 CNBC’s fourth installment in their series on the U.S. power grid reports that renewable energy projects are waiting in lines longer than those for a Taylor Swift concert. According to the article, wind and solar project wait lines are often years long as power grid infrastructures struggle to accommodate the … Read more

CNBC Publishes Series on the Need for a National Macrogrid

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Brian McCowan, Zondits staff, 3/9/2023 In a clear sign that power grid issues are becoming a concern to more than just “energy wonks,” CNBC, the widely read internet journal and broadcast network is publishing a multi-part series on problems associated with the grid and the nation’s climate change goals.  The series titled, Transmission Troubles, makes … Read more

EVs May Challenge the Nation’s Electric Grid, But May Also Help

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Craig Farrand, Zondits guest, 11/29/2022 As the Rolling Stones once sang, “Ti-i-i-me, is on my side, yes, it is!” And the same can be said for the challenge facing the nation’s electric grid when it comes to handling the ever-increasing demand of electric vehicle charging at home and on the road. Clearly, EVs are and … Read more

Power Outages are on the Rise in the US

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Matt Montalbano, Zondits staff, 6/2/2022 Texas is experiencing a hotter-than-usual spring and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has begun preparations for the added risks that brings to the electrical grid. On Friday, May 13th, Brad Jones, the interim ERCOT chief executive issued a statement asking Texans to “conserve power when they can,” signaling … Read more