Grid Threats

Bracing for Blackouts As the summer of 2025 approaches, the stability of the U.S. power grid remains a pressing concern. With extreme weather forecasts, an aging...

Surprising Revival of a Cross-Border Power Threat Doug Ford, Ontario’s Conservative Premier, has once again threatened to cut off the province’s electricity exports to the United...

LiFePO₄ Ushers in the Next Generation of Lithium Batteries Concerns about battery safety have lingered in the public consciousness ever since reports emerged of older lithium-ion...

Investing in Energy Independence: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy a Solar Generator As energy demands grow and our society increasingly relies on technology,...

A fierce bout of wintry weather has plunged large swaths of the United States into a deep freeze, raising questions about energy reliability and sparking fresh...

Unusual Surge in Electrical Faults Precedes Wildfires A sudden spike in the Los Angeles power grid caused electrical faults to emerge just hours before the last...

Space weather may sound like science fiction, but it’s very real and can cause serious problems for the electric power grid. When the Sun unleashes bursts...

Texans have long treasured their state’s hot summers and mild winters, but recent history has demonstrated that arctic conditions can deliver a harsh and unexpected blow....

Snow and ice storms often create both beauty and tragedy. And once we’re done admiring the crystalline eye candy, we’re forced to deal with the harsh...

In a world increasingly dependent on electricity, the threat of sudden power outages looms larger than ever. Natural disasters, aging infrastructure, and even cyber-attacks can leave...