Utility Investments in Resilience of Electricity Systems
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Arlington, VA (United States)
- Edison Electric Institute, Washington, DC (United States)
Recent power outages caused by hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters, coupled with evolving cyber and physical threats, have increased interest in the resilience of electricity systems. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Lab Consortium (GMLC) defines resilience as “the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions, including the ability to withstand and recover from deliberate attacks, accidents, or naturally occurring threats or incidents.” In a new report for Berkeley Lab, organizations that represent state regulators, utilities and consumers discuss the level and scope of resilience needed, how to decide what investments are most impactful, and roles of local, state and federal officials.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States); Organization of MISO States, Des Moines, IA (United States); National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Arlington, VA (United States); Edison Electric Institute, Washington, DC (United States); National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, Silver Springs, MD (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 1506414
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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