(source: FERC)
The ERCOT power grid failure in Texas has shown a light on the weaknesses in our current national electric transmission grid system.
Often compared to a “highway for power”, is now the time to adopt a national electricity transmission grid similar to the federal highway system?
Absolutely yes. States can oversee the distribution grid, but we need the national transmission grid to be on, 24/7. Federal oversight will also strengthen coordination in the fight against cybersecurity threats to the grid.
Absolutely yes. States can oversee the distribution grid, but we need the national transmission grid to be on, 24/7. Federal oversight will also strengthen coordination in the fight against cybersecurity threats to the grid.