Harsh Winter Reveals Weakness in Utility Systems
Harsh Winter Reveals Weakness in Utility Systems
March 7, 2019
Record-breaking cold Jan. 30-31 resulted in the unavailability of approximately 25 percent of the region's electrical generation capacity, due to unplanned outages. For more on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's 'Maximum Generation Event' and post-event analysis, read the March MMUA Resource newsletter.
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