Tag: electrical grid

How Communist China Could Imminently Cripple America’s Electric Grid: Tommy Waller

The U.S. electricity grid is critically dependent on extra-high-voltage transformers made in China, says Tommy Waller, President of the Center for Security Policy. An expert on the U.S. grid, Waller also stars in the documentary “Grid Down, Power Up.” What are the greatest problems facing America’s electrical grid? Why is the industry allowing these vulnerabilities…


[PREMIERING NOW] How Communist China Could Imminently Cripple America’s Electric Grid: Tommy Waller

The U.S. electricity grid is critically dependent on extra-high-voltage transformers made in China, says Tommy Waller, President of the Center for Security Policy. An expert on the U.S. grid, Waller also stars in the documentary “Grid Down, Power Up.” What are the greatest problems facing America’s electrical grid? Why is the industry allowing these vulnerabilities…


[PREMIERING 7:30PM ET] How Communist China Could Imminently Cripple America’s Electric Grid: Tommy Waller

The U.S. electricity grid is critically dependent on extra-high-voltage transformers made in China, says Tommy Waller, President of the Center for Security Policy. An expert on the U.S. grid, Waller also stars in the documentary “Grid Down, Power Up.” What are the greatest problems facing America’s electrical grid? Why is the industry allowing these vulnerabilities…


California Lawmakers Seek to Speed Up Power Line Construction

California legislators are proposing measures to speed up the process of building new electrical transmission lines to help the state deliver renewable energy and meet its aggressive renewable energy goals. The state Senate will be the first chamber to consider two bills—Senate Bill (SB) 420 and SB 619—aimed at streamlining the regulatory process of building…


Australia Must Address Technical Electrical Grid Concerns As Coal Retires

Australia’s rapid transition to more renewable energy sources and the projected early retirement of coal power stations will introduce new technical vulnerabilities into the grid, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says. The 2021 System Security Report released by the AEMO has outlined that critical power system requirements will need to be addressed in New…