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What's the risk for blackouts in the Midwest energy grid?

University of Wisconsin-Madison professor emeritus of electrical engineering Chris DeMarco discusses the risk of energy emergencies and possible blackouts in the Midwest grid following a report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

By Marisa Wojcik | Here & Now

June 17, 2022

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University of Wisconsin-Madison professor emeritus of electrical engineering Chris DeMarco discusses the high risk of energy emergencies and possible blackouts in the Midwest grid following a report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

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