Exclusive — Dave Walsh: Electrical Grid Operators Are ‘Sounding Alarm’ over EPA Rules
Dave Walsh said in an interview that grid coordinators are warning they will not be able to meet demands for electricity under the EPA’s latest rules.
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Four Power Substations Attacked in Washington Weeks After FBI Warning on Power Grid Threats
Thousands of residents were left without power after four power substations were attacked in Tacoma, Washington, on Christmas Day. The vandalism comes weeks after the FBI issued a warning to law enforcement in the state to be on alert for power grid attacks.
France Could Suffer ‘Significant’ Food Spoilage Due to Power Cuts
A federation of French supermarket chains has warned of significant waste of fresh products in the event of possible power cuts in the country this winter, with those in rural areas much more likely to face outages.
Finland: 40 Per Cent of Road Lights At Risk of Shutdown in Case of Winter Power Outage
In the case of serious shortages this winter, Finland may be forced to shut down 40 per cent of the country’s road lights.
Energy Rationing and Shortages Likely in France, Admits Electric Grid Chief
The head of the national electricity grid in France has warned that power cuts are still likely during the winter months.
Sweden: Security Police Warn of Increased Risk of Sabotage of Electric Grid
The Swedish Security Police warns of an increased risk of sabotage of the electricity grid and has called for more resources to monitor.
Swedish Emergency Preparedness Agency Warns Country Not Ready for Energy Crisis
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency warns the country is not prepared, stating that businesses and vulnerable people are at major risk.
Zimbabwe’s Electric Grid Collapses, Causing Nationwide Blackout
Zimbabwe’s state power grid failed to meet national demand on Tuesday causing blackouts across “most parts of the country,” the online newspaper New Zimbabwe reported Wednesday.
Texas Lawmakers Thwart Chinese Communist’s Plan to Connect to State’s Electricity Grid
Lawmakers in Texas have blocked a Chinese billionaire’s push to build a 15,000-acre wind farm on a large swath of land he purchased after news of his plans drew the attention of a conservancy group.
