Summary of “Driving Intelligence into Action on the Road to a Smarter, More Resilient Grid”

Main Points:

– Aging electrical grid in the U.S. is experiencing more frequent and severe power outages due to extreme weather events.
– Climate Central reported that approximately 80% of major power outages in the U.S. between 2000 and 2023 were triggered by weather-related incidents.

Author’s Take:

The increasing impact of extreme weather events on the aging U.S. electrical grid has led to a surge in severe power outages, indicating the urgent need for upgrading infrastructure to ensure resilience and reliability. Utilizing intelligence and technology to enhance grid performance is crucial in mitigating the effects of climate-driven disruptions on power supply systems.

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