Shorting the Grid

<p><strong>When rolling blackouts come to the electric grid they will be old news to the grid insiders.</strong></p><p><strong>Only the electricity customers will be surprised.</strong></p><p>Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately they have no incentive to solve the problems because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings arcane auction rules and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. <em>Shorting the Grid</em> shines light on our vulnerable grid. It also suggests actions that can support the grid that supports all of us.</p>