The Grid Summary of Key Points
The Grid’ explores the complex and often overlooked infrastructure of the United States’ electrical grid, which powers practically every aspect of modern life. Through a mix of historical context and current challenges, author Gretchen Bakke unveils the intricacies of the grid’s operation, its vulnerabilities, and the innovational efforts underway to modernize it. Bakke delves into how the grid’s outdated design is being stretched to its limit by new demands, renewable energy integration, and the need for resilience against climate change impacts. This book highlights the critical role of the grid in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future and the hurdles that lie in the path of this transition.