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Midwestern grid operator MISO has just approved long-awaited upgrades to their electricity transmission systems. Senior Midwest Energy Analyst James Gignac breaks down what this means for Michigan.
Wind energy is being thrown away—not because there’s too much of it, but because the grid hasn't caught up.
The US power grid isn’t ready for climate change Vox.com 6 hrs ago Rebecca Heilweil © Mario Tama/Getty Images This past week’s heat wave has drawn attention the US’s power grid. But it’s far from the first time extreme weather has caused serious problems with the power grid in recent months. During the winter storm that hit Texas in February, nearly 5 million people lost power. In June, California suggested that residents charge their electric vehicles during off-peak hours to save energy. And for the first time ever, after power outages hit several neighborhoods...
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