The fact that anywhere in the USA has planned blackouts is absolutely unacceptable.
Build the infrastructure in a manner which is impervious to high winds.
Glad I don't live in CA, because it sounds like the electricity is more expensive yet less reliable.
I guess this happens because they are legally at fault for causing fires. I'm not sure that's sane, unless they can be proven to be grossly negligent, like if they allowed lines to sag right above the ground.
I’d recommend Normal Accidents by Charles Perrow. I no longer believe the impervious system is possible. I do think PG&E needs to be forced to invest more in the infrastructure, but, at the end of the day, these accidents will still happen imo.
Build the infrastructure in a manner which is impervious to high winds.
Glad I don't live in CA, because it sounds like the electricity is more expensive yet less reliable.
I guess this happens because they are legally at fault for causing fires. I'm not sure that's sane, unless they can be proven to be grossly negligent, like if they allowed lines to sag right above the ground.