2024 SEPA Snapshots Series – Resilience

As extreme weather, natural disasters, and rising electricity demand place unprecedented pressures on the energy grid, resilience has emerged as a critical priority alongside reliability. Resilience refers to the grid’s ability to withstand disruptions and recover quickly, maintaining essential services for communities and businesses.

Utilities face challenges such as aligning load growth with generation and storage capacity and adapting infrastructure to meet increasing demands fueled by economic growth and new data centers. These issues underscore the need for comprehensive resilience planning and investment.

To address these challenges, the energy sector is leveraging innovative technologies, microgrids, and behind-the-meter resources. Collaborative efforts and best practices are vital for mitigating risks, enhancing grid adaptability, and empowering communities to thrive despite disruptions. This focus on resilience highlights its central role in enabling a sustainable and reliable energy future.

Contributors
Ted Burhans, Director, Market Intelligence
Jared Leader, Senior Director, Research & Industry Strategy, Resilience