(The Center Square) – The electric grid powering much of the U.S. through a harsh stretch of winter has largely held up, but ...

The North American Reliability Corporation's latest long-term assessment warns that half the U.S. will face increased risks ...

Electric companies have called the grid system "complex," saying the way the power grid is designed makes it complicated.

The "universal shock absorber" revolutionizes power grid stability, providing a cost effective upgrade to current ...

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A longstanding lack of long-range transmission lines in south Louisiana, which limits the amount of power that can be moved in from other areas, contributed to an “extremely rare” problem with the ...

Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.

Winter storms are a growing threat to North Carolina's power grid, where extreme weather and aging infrastructure are driving more frequent and longer outages.