Full Title: Weathering the Storm: Report of the Grid Resiliency Task Force
Author(s): Office of Governor Martin O’Malley
Publisher(s): Office of Governor Martin O’Malley
Publication Date: September 1, 2012
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Description (excerpt):
On July 25, 2012, Governor Martin O’Malley signed Executive Order 01.01.2012.15 directing his Energy Advisor, in collaboration with identified agencies, to solicit input and recommendations from experts on how to improve the resiliency and reliability of the Maryland electric distribution system. Referencing the potential impact of climate change on regional weather patterns and the prolonged power outages brought by recent hurricanes, blizzards, and the Derecho, the Executive Order specifically charged the Task Force with evaluating:
- The effectiveness and feasibility of undergrounding supply and distribution lines;
- Other options for infrastructure investments to improve resiliency of the grid; and
- Options for financing and cost recovery for capital investment.