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How the Power Grid Restarts After a Total Blackout

When the entire power grid goes dark, restoring it isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. This video reveals the high-stakes ...
Christian Science Monitor

Do you really know how the US power grid works? You should. Here’s why.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
University of Delaware

Stabilizing the electric grid

If there is one reminder from the power outages left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, it’s that our nation’s electric grid has vulnerabilities. Despite the sharp minds and advanced technology designed ...
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What's the difference between NRG, Reliant and CenterPoint? How the Texas power grid works.

NRG Energy. CenterPoint Energy. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, better known as ERCOT. Various corporations affiliated with the Texas power grid are household names in Houston. But what do ...
The New York Times

How F1 grid penalties work — and what happens when grid drops compete

Between the Racing Lines | Formula One is complicated, confusing and constantly evolving. This story is part of our guide to help any fan — regardless of how long they’ve watched the sport or how they ...
MIT Technology Review

AI is changing the grid. Could it help more than it harms?

Massive data centers are pushing energy demand higher. Some people claim that AI will be a net benefit for the grid.
Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: Tomorrow’s power grid must do more than keep the lights on

Most of us don’t normally think about electricity until we lose it. However, our growing dependence on electricity means that what used to be an inconvenience a few years ago today disrupts our jobs, ...