The number of annual blackouts has more than doubled between 20, most occurring during increasingly frequent and deadly summer heat waves. The following year, Winter Storm Elliot led to more than seven million power outages across the country. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 exposed Texans to record cold temperatures, resulting in 246 deaths, millions without power, and $295 billion in damage. POLICY & ADVOCACY, BREAKTHROUGH ENERGYĮxtreme weather intensified by climate change has brought the vulnerabilities of the US electric grid front and center to the American public over the last several years. James Hewett MANAGER, POLICY AND ADVOCACY, U.S. The transmission challenge ahead | Breakthrough Energyīy ensuring a minimum transmission capacity across planning regions, we would not only have more reliable and resilient power grids, but we would also see an increase in economic development, more job creation, and lower electricity prices. ![]() ![]() Other articles in the series that explain why transmission is key to unlocking a future powered by affordable and abundant clean energy can be found below: This article is the second in a series of posts on why America must upgrade its power grid if we want to meet our 2050 climate goals.
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