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Electricity Operators Must Wake Up to Climate Change — or Brace for Summer Outages

This opinion piece explains that with above-average temperatures forecast for much of the U.S. in coming months, electric system operators are facing the prospect of high electricity demand and reduced supply, which will make it difficult to keep the lights on. It argues that it is well past time for…

Romany WebbMay 19, 2022

Adaptation as Risk Management Blog/News Article Risk Management

Extreme Weather Is a Climate Change Inevitability; Our Responses Shouldn’t Worsen the Problem

This opinion piece argues that all policy, regulatory, and legislative proposals for climate resilience should take into account the greenhouse gas emissions they create, in order to avoid maladaptation.

Michael Panfil and Romany WebbNovember 4, 2021

Adaptation as Risk Management Blog/News Article Energy Regulation Risk Management State Energy Regulation

Without Planning, Climate Change Will Bring More Texas-Style Blackouts

In the wake of the tragic February 2021 Texas winter storm and resulting power outages, this opinion piece argues that state regulators should require the electric industry to recognize the undeniable: climate change is here and it needs to be factored into their planning and decision making.

Romany Webb and Michael PanfilFebruary 23, 2021

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Electricity Operators Must Wake Up to Climate Change — or Brace for Summer Outages

Extreme Weather Is a Climate Change Inevitability; Our Responses Shouldn’t Worsen the Problem

Without Planning, Climate Change Will Bring More Texas-Style Blackouts

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