Full Title: Electricity Grid Resilience
Author(s): U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Publisher(s): U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Publication Date: September 20, 2021
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Description (excerpt):
The nation’s grid delivers electricity that is essential for our modern life.
However, risks such as extreme weather, cyberattacks, and electromagnetic events like solar storms can damage our electrical infrastructure (like power lines) and communications systems. The resulting power outages can threaten the nation’s economic and national security.
With examples drawn from several GAO reports, we describe these risks and highlight key opportunities to improve federal efforts in this area.