Publication: Vox

UCLA Expert: Eric Fournier: Research Director, California Center for Sustainable Communities; Member, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: Many blackouts can also be blamed on how the electric system works. Namely: The goal of the power grid is to deliver electricity to your home as soon as it’s been generated at a power plant. There isn’t a great pool of electricity waiting in reserve for when demand spikes. Experts say that needs to change. 

UCLA News: “Electricity systems are real-time systems,” said UCLA’s Eric Fournier. There’s little room for error.

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