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Two off-grid projects, one American family, and just 12 hours to do it

This American family takes on two major off-grid projects with only 12 hours to finish everything. The day turns into a race ...
CNN

Millions lose power every year because of extreme weather. Here’s how we could prevent it

Clean energy executive Cary Kottler was one of millions who lost power and heat as winter storm Uri, as it was called, blasted Texas with a historic cold snap in 2021. The temperature inside his house ...
E&E

Grid watchdog’s extreme weather plan splits electricity industry

Companies that produce power and grid operators that deliver it are at odds over response to deep freezes. As extreme weather threats to the grid accelerate, the nation’s electric power industry is ...
E&E

DOE delivers $2B to expand grid for renewables, extreme weather

The 38 projects would upgrade and build new transmission in 42 states. The Department of Energy on Friday announced nearly $2 billion in funding for transmission projects nationally, marking a key ...
Seattle Times

Hydropower, new technologies protect the grid during extreme weather

Hydropower remains the Pacific Northwest’s largest source of affordable, reliable, clean electricity. As extreme weather events impact our region more often, hydropower and cutting-edge technologies ...
pv magazine International

Protecting the grid from extreme weather

The electricity grid is expected to be increasingly affected by climate change and the resulting severe weather episodes, which are predicted to multiply as our world heats up. Fires, floods, ...