Broiling heat and record-breaking demand across several parts of the country last week sorely taxed the U.S. power grid, but utilities and grid operators were able to successfully meet demand while avoiding a repeat of the disastrous August 2003 blackout.
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NERC Official Sees Northeast Pulling Through Summer
Barring an unforeseen loss of equipment, the Northeast — having recently fought off broiling temperatures and soaring demands for electricity — should be able to successfully make it through the rest of this summer, according to Tim Gallagher, manager of technical services at the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC).
August 20, 2001
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