Summary The electric grid caused the deadliest fire in California history. Now the grid is preemptively turned off during hot, dry wind events. Grid failures due to extreme weather are causing deadly situations around the country. Chloe explores how the grid was designed to work over a hundred years ago and the new challenges it faces today. A microgrid in the South Side of Chicago keeps the lights and the heat on during the worst winter storm. Batteries and fuel cells replace backup generators and help the grid balance the supply and demand.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Chloe Goshay Catherine Von Burg Ryan Stoltenberg Sossina Haile
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official website for Empowered, The Series Website for the mini-series
Language : English
Production companies : Skywalker Sound Kiki Goshay Productions Phlea TV New York City
Summary The electric grid caused the deadliest fire in California history. Now the grid is preemptively turned off during hot, dry wind events. Grid failures due to extreme weather are causing deadly situations around the country. Chloe explores how the grid was designed to work over a hundred years ago and the new challenges it faces today. A microgrid in the South Side of Chicago keeps the lights and the heat on during the worst winter storm. Batteries and fuel cells replace backup generators and help the grid balance the supply and demand.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official website for Empowered, The Series Website for the mini-series
Language : English
Production companies : Skywalker Sound Kiki Goshay Productions Phlea TV New York City
