Renewable Energy Is Preventing Major Blackouts Across the U.S.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how renewable energy is becoming a key defense against widespread blackouts in the U.S. He recalls the historic blackouts in New York City (1977 and 2003) and warns that today’s increasing heat and air conditioning use are stressing the grid even more. As utilities face the risk of grid overloads, renewable sources like solar and wind are providing the flexibility and backup needed to keep cities powered—and could be the reason blackouts are avoided this summer.