Is our grid capable of supporting our energy needs? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Elisa is joined by Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass of Texas A&M to break down what the electric grid is, who maintains it, and how its vulnerabilities could impact national security. From critical military systems to daily necessities like transportation and groceries, they explore how fragile our energy infrastructure may be—and what lessons the U.S. should draw from recent international blackouts.

Jonathan Snodgrass is a Senior Research Engineer at Texas A&M University

References:

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)

Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC)

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