The country’s preeminent electric research institution has diminished the idea that a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) from a nuclear missile attack above Earth’s atmosphere would fry the U.S. electric grid and bring our economy to a screeching halt. EPRI plans to examine the impact of HEMP on the generation side of the electric grid. Aaronson is secretary for the ESCC, the primary liaison between senior government officials and industry leaders representing all segments of the electric power sector. EEI’s Aaronson said as utilities and other stakeholders determine what is required to harden the system against EMP impact, costs would be also be determined. “The electric power system is becoming even more resilient, but we also have to keep in mind there are these potential high impact, very, very low frequency events that could happen.

Source: Forbes May 03, 2019 21:56 UTC