Florida’s Investment in Strengthening Its Electrical Grid Stands Up to Ian

High-voltage power lines. Electricity distribution station. high voltage electric transmission tower. Distribution electric substation with power lines and transformers.

Multi-billion-dollar upgrades to the electric grid by Florida’s largest utilities in recent years appear to have withstood Hurricane Ian’s destructive winds and flooding. Initial assessments show that much of Florida’s grid, particularly the transmission system, fared relatively well during the storm, thanks in part to major investments made in recent years. However, storm surge and… Continue reading Florida’s Investment in Strengthening Its Electrical Grid Stands Up to Ian