As we enter spring, one thing is certain: there’s going to be unpredictable weather. Severe thunderstorms, heavy winds, and random cold fronts. But these storms aren’t just “a part of the season” – they’re also disruptive. Severe spring and summer storms can lead to outages for homes and businesses across the country.
When you experience a power outage, it’s more than an inconvenience.
It’s the small business down the street having to close its doors, or the spoiled food from a powerless fridge.
Springtime should be a season of ease and warmth, not anxiety for the damages power outages can cause.
A strong and reliable grid is important for keeping us safe this spring season, but it doesn’t come out of nowhere. It takes investment modernizing and strengthening the grid to help withstand severe weather and to get the lights back on faster should there be an outage.
So – what is being done to strengthen the grid for consumers?
Across the nation, utilities are making critical investments to strengthen grid resiliency – ensuring families and businesses remain safe, our lights stay on, and our energy remains reliable. A stronger grid is made possible by:
- Replacing wooden poles with more durable materials like concrete – so they can withstand any weather that comes its way.
- Keeping trees trimmed – so there is no risk of damaged lines or power outages.
- Burying power lines – so they’re protected from fallen trees, ice, and wind.
Because when the grid is tested this season, it has to be resilient. These efforts get us there.
CEA Bottomline
Transition seasons never come with consistent weather, which is why proactive planning to keep our grid strong, resilient and reliable is essential for the safety of communities across the nation. A stronger grid means fewer disruptions from storms, faster recovery, and a spring worth enjoying.