Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Modernize for Security: Why the Grid Needs Attention

EnergyBizThe U.S. electric power grid, the transmission and distribution systems that deliver power to  consumers, is aging and is in urgent need of expansion and upgrading. Even under normal conditions, transmission lines are stressed because they are at full capacity much of the time, which can lead to cascading failures after what should be a minor equipment failure. The grid is v

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