Power grid failures in a changing climate

Dave Lucas speaks with Dr. Eric Wachsman about the possibility of power-grid failures in our area.
In the wake of a devasting winter storm that crippled Texas' power system, MEI2 Director, Eric Wachsman, discussed grid storage and power distribution with WJLA ABC7's, Dave Lucas.
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Published February 18, 2021
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