[meyer]

And, given that there's probably a higher-than-normal load in the system right now, I'm betting it wouldn't take much to cause a cascade of problems throughout the grid.

Granted, higher loads take you closer to the edge, but I've been in the business for 20 years. Utilities aren't all following the rules any more, and they aren't building in adequate transmission or generation reserves any more. Its too expensive in a competitive market to be the one with the adequate contingency capability. Plus, hyper-nimbyism has created some areas that just cannot withstand any contingencies at all. New York may be such an area.

[Thisiswhoweare]

I thought load was running about normal, but Bloomberg just said they were overloaded...hmmm.

[John H K]

Plus, hyper-nimbyism has created some areas that just cannot withstand any contingencies at all. New York may be such an area.

Lefties won't let anyone build a power plant of any kind, anywhere, of course.

[Pest]

Utilities aren't all following the rules any more, and they aren't building in adequate transmission or generation reserves any more. That's great for our company! This blackout will generate some nice business for the consultants in the electricity industry. I have to look on the "bright" side. Pun intended.

[r9etb]

Good insights. Thanks.