The US electricity grid is coming under more pressure

The increase in extreme weather events in adding to pressure on the ageing US electricity grid as demand rises

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  • US grid system
  • Energy transition
  • Challenge for utilities
  • Expected demand rises
  • Grid resilience
  • New investment
  • Federal funds
  • Divided responsibility
  • No power to mandate investment

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