Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid

by Meredith Angwin

How grid systems shape reliability

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How grid systems shape reliability

Meredith Angwin examines electric-grid reliability through the institutions and processes behind power supply. The book focuses on closed meetings, auction rules, and short planning horizons, arguing that these arrangements can leave the grid vulnerable and that near-misses may benefit insiders rather than spur solutions. It also outlines actions intended to support the grid. The discussion connects technical infrastructure with the incentives and decision-making structures that affect how reliably electricity reaches customers.

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Readers interested in electric-power infrastructure and grid reliability.
Readers curious about how markets, planning, and institutional incentives affect essential services.

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Electric-grid reliabilityEnergy markets and incentivesInfrastructure planning

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Book overview

When rolling blackouts come to the electric grid, they will be old news to the grid insiders.

Only the electricity customers will be surprised.

Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve the problems because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings, arcane auction rules, and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. Shorting the Grid shines light on our vulnerable grid. It also suggests actions that can support the grid that supports all of us.

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