U.S. Power Grid Failures Could Jump 100-Fold by 2030

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a stark warning from the U.S. Department of Energy: blackouts could become 100 times more frequent by 2030 if power infrastructure doesn’t expand to meet rising demand — especially with AI increasing electricity use. The DOE report points to the retirement of power plants under current green energy policies as a key factor, echoing past Republican criticisms while also noting a lack of adequate support for renewable energy solutions.