The power grid is experiencing a surge in power outages, despite multiple studies showing it is reliable 99.9% of the time. However, these problems are now becoming more severe due to extreme weather events. According to Climate Central, 83% of reported major outages in the U.S. between 2000 and 2021 were attributed to weather-related events. The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has also increased over the past 20 years, and the proportion of major hurricanes (Category 3 or above) in the Atlantic Ocean has doubled since 1980. Overhead lines are aging, leading to vulnerabilities in American communities and economic interests. These issues can be resolved through innovative solutions such as burying power lines underground or increasing their vulnerability to severe weather.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
