Space Weather: Geomagnetic Storms Could Wreak Havoc on the North American Power Grid
A geomagnetic storm as strong as one experienced in 1859, if it occurred today, could destroy thousands of utility transformers and cause power outages lasting months or even years.
The Cascading Impacts of Drought and the Role Resilience Must Play
We need to examine where we build, how we build, and how to protect existing buildings and infrastructure.
Using Our Vehicles for Backup Power: Ford’s F-150 Lightning Heralds a New Age for Resilient Backup Power Systems
The media event on May 19, 2021 introducing the all-electric version of Ford’s iconic F-150 pickup truck was one of the biggest news stories in resilience and back-up power this year. The F-150 Lightning, which will be available in Spring 2022, has an onboard inverter...