Large-scale study of Super Storm Sandy utility damage shows 'small' failures, big impact
Monday, May 9, 2016 - 09:01
in Earth & Climate
When Super Storm Sandy struck New York State in October 2012, the damage to the state's electric utility infrastructure was devastating, overwhelming repair and restoration by the distribution system operators (DSOs). A new study shows the extent of the challenge faced by the upstate New York distribution grid and suggests what might be done to make the system more resilient against future storms.