The ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers has come out with its annual report card for the infrastructure in America. The energy infrastructure received a D+. Below is an excerpt from their report card;
America relies on an aging electrical grid and pipeline distribution systems, some of which originated in the 1880s. Investment in power transmission has increased since 2005, but ongoing permitting issues, weather events, and limited maintenance have contributed to an increasing number of failures and power interruptions. While demand for electricity has remained level, the availability of energy in the form of electricity, natural gas, and oil will become a greater challenge after 2020 as the population increases. Although about 17,000 miles of additional high-voltage transmission lines and significant oil and gas pipelines are planned over the next five years, permitting and siting issues threaten their completion.
The next power outage is inevitable and will become more frequent. Be prepared to never be without power again. Contact Standby Energy Solutions to have your Standby Home Generator installed today.
America relies on an aging electrical grid and pipeline distribution systems, some of which originated in the 1880s. Investment in power transmission has increased since 2005, but ongoing permitting issues, weather events, and limited maintenance have contributed to an increasing number of failures and power interruptions. While demand for electricity has remained level, the availability of energy in the form of electricity, natural gas, and oil will become a greater challenge after 2020 as the population increases. Although about 17,000 miles of additional high-voltage transmission lines and significant oil and gas pipelines are planned over the next five years, permitting and siting issues threaten their completion.
The next power outage is inevitable and will become more frequent. Be prepared to never be without power again. Contact Standby Energy Solutions to have your Standby Home Generator installed today.
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