Our energy grid is similar to our road system in the way they allow energy from generation sources to travel short or long distances, as needed, at any given moment. On the road, when your main route is closed for construction, you review your options and find an alternative. In some cases, alternatives just don’t exist, or they can’t handle the increased traffic, and users experience backups.

The electric grid is no different! If a large storm were to take out transmission or distribution lines or “routes” in your area, local homes and businesses could experience outages or other power quality issues in the area.