Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid
By Meredith Angwin
Read by Eric G. Meyer
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1 Format: Digital Download
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$24.00
ISBN: 9781735358017
Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve the problem because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings, arcane auction rules, and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. Shorting the Grid shines light on the vulnerabilities of our grid, and includes suggestions for making the grid more dependable.
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Summary
Summary
Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve the problem because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings, arcane auction rules, and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. Shorting the Grid shines light on the vulnerabilities of our grid, and includes suggestions for making the grid more dependable.
Details
Details
Available Formats : | Digital Download |
Category: | Nonfiction/Technology & Engineering |
Runtime: | 10.21 |
Audience: | Adult |
Language: | English |
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