Exponent's Harri Kytömaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME, Ezra Jampole, Ph.D., P.E., and Brian McDonald, Ph.D., S.E., F.ASCE, have published an article in Western Energy Institute's WE magazine on how complex risk models can help utilities manage extreme ice storms. The globe is experiencing increasingly frequent extreme weather events, including ice storms in regions where they were once rare.
The article, titled 'Proactive Risk-Informed Hardening for Cold Weather Grid Reliability,' explores ways to leverage quantitative risk assessments and computer models. By integrating climate change-informed data, utilities can identify the most vulnerable parts of power grids and prioritize asset hardening against freezing rain and ice storms.
This expertise is crucial for utilities across the U.S. that have struggled with ice storms damaging overhead power lines and causing widespread outages. Exponent's insights provide practical solutions for enhancing grid reliability and resilience, positioning the firm as a key consultant in this critical infrastructure sector.
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