“The solution is making the grid bigger than the weather.”

Michael Goggin, Vice President of Grid Strategies, said as part of the ACORE report, “the solution is making the grid bigger than the weather.” With severe weather events typically “relatively geographically constrained,” regions could help each other meet demand. Read more here: ‘Modest’ transmission buildout would have yielded millions in benefits in December storm: ACORE … 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