Electric Grid Failures. Now the Gas Network?
We've Seen The Electric Grid At Its Worst: How About The Gas Network?
Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Forbes
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the vulnerability and fragility of our current electric grid has once again been showcased in an unfavorable light. With Long Island Power Authority originally having outages for over 90% of its customers, and some places in New Jersey and New York still without power, it’s clear that we have some real problems here.But what about the gas grid? It’s underground, pervasive, and has a reputation for reliability. What are its flaws, if any?http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterdetwiler/2012/11/06/weve-seen-the-electric-grid-at-its-worst-how-about-the-gas-network/?ss=business%3Aenergy
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the vulnerability and fragility of our current electric grid has once again been showcased in an unfavorable light. With Long Island Power Authority originally having outages for over 90% of its customers, and some places in New Jersey and New York still without power, it’s clear that we have some real problems here.But what about the gas grid? It’s underground, pervasive, and has a reputation for reliability. What are its flaws, if any?http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterdetwiler/2012/11/06/weve-seen-the-electric-grid-at-its-worst-how-about-the-gas-network/?ss=business%3Aenergy
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