The U.S. Is in Desperate Need of Power Grid Modernization

Futurism Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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Today's U.S. power grid is vulnerable to natural disasters, cyberattacks, and technical failure. What work is being done to modernize it?
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The U.S. power grid is ill-prepared for resilience, causing outages, public health crises, and economic disruptions. However, modernization efforts are beginning, thanks to new energy tech, recent legislation, and increased awareness. As the grid modernizes, we should see fewer cyberattacks, a reinforced economy, stronger guards against disaster, and more reliable and clean energy.