Wbur: New England's Electric Power Grid Is Undergoing a Transformation

This article discusses New England's developing hybrid power grid, a network that relies on a variety of energy resources, including fuels and alternative energy sources and technologies. The ongoing transformation to renewable energy is described, as well as the difficulty of predicting what the future combination of energy sources will look like, and the issue of energy security and reliability. The importance of minimizing the impact of carbon emissions is always stressed in the work they do. Much more is discussed, e.g., the methods used to generate energy, the integration of the Internet, utility grid-scale storage batteries, the different industry sectors that must play a role, the issue of a carbon tax, electric-powered vehicles, the impact of extreme weather events, and the importance of investment in innovation. [Date: June 4, 2019]