PBJ Features NECA/IBEW: Can the PNW Grid Keep Up With Climate Change?
An article by NECA/IBEW in the Portland Business Journal explores an urgent question: Can the Pacific Northwest’s power grid keep up with the demands of climate change?
Known for its leadership in energy efficiency and renewables, our region now faces a growing challenge: demand is rising fast, and the grid is feeling the pressure. As population growth, electrification, and the rapid expansion of data centers accelerate, the demand for reliable power is surging.
At the same time, climate change is reshaping how and when energy is used and produced. Extreme weather events, shifting temperatures, and changing precipitation patterns are already disrupting supply and stressing outdated infrastructure.
The article highlights the critical need to modernize and reinforce the grid to keep pace with both increased demand and climate-related disruptions. That means smarter systems, stronger infrastructure, and a workforce ready to deliver resilient, future-focused energy solutions.
To read more about how the Pacific Northwest can meet these challenges head-on, explore the full article.
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