US power grids need modernization now

Wind Industry Profile of

Americans are finding themselves in the dark more often these days, as increasingly severe weather events knock out power grids across the country. Undergrounding, decentralization, and interconnection can go a long way toward decreasing the frequency and duration of these outages and the financial toll they take.

In 2022 alone, there were 18 climate–related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages. These events occurred throughout the entire year and impacted every region of the US, compelling power providers across the country – from the California Independent System Operator to the Florida Power and Light Company, from PJM Interconnection to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas – to act. The impact on customers is extreme. On... ... More: Official Press Release BNEF

Keywords:

BNEF, grid, USA, connection, modernization, electricity, renewable energy, blackout, intervention, weather, country, decentralization, interconnection