(Washington D.C.)– Much of the Midwest is at elevated risk of electric brownouts and blackouts this winter, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Senior Engineer Robert Tallman says that includes Iowa and neighboring states…
The new Winter Reliability Assessment Report by NERC says the demand for electricity is increasing, while traditional power plants are being phased out. Tallman says traditional power plants are being replaced with wind and solar which don’t operate as reliably in extreme weather conditions.
NERC is working with utility companies to coordinate resources in power emergencies.
Tallman says several factors are behind the increased demand, including the move to electric heat, electric cars and trucks, and large data centers.
