Preparing for Fire-related Grid Shutdowns With Resilient CHP Energy Technologies
By Gene Kogan
With the annual wildfire season now extending nearly year-round in California, local governments, industries and businesses are increasingly seeking ways to keep their electrical power on during emergencies and periods of planned outages when fire hazard is high.
The largest, most destructive and deadliest wildfires in California have all occurred in the past decade with fire threats projected to grow significantly due to increased warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions and more persistent drought conditions.