{"id":2107098,"date":"2023-11-24T13:06:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T18:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-warns\/"},"modified":"2023-11-24T13:10:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T18:10:25","slug":"over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-warns\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 50% of US faces high risk of winter blackouts due to Biden&#8217;s energy policies, warns watchdog"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fover-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-warns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107098&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>More than\u2062 Half of US at Elevated\u200c Risk of Winter Blackouts Due to Biden Energy Policies, \u200dWatchdog Warns<\/h2>\n<p>An energy watchdog group\u200c is sounding\u200d the alarm,\u200c stating that over half of \u2063the country is \u2064at an\u2063 increased\u2064 risk of\u2064 blackouts this winter. The \u2062North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has released its Winter\u2063 Reliability Assessment, which points to President Joe\u2064 Biden&#8217;s energy \u200bpolicy as a direct threat to \u2063the \u200dstability of America&#8217;s energy grid. This warning comes as AccuWeather predicts a harsh winter season with\u200c colder\u2062 temperatures and heavy snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>According\u200d to NERC, inadequate generator weatherization and\u200d limitations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youtuber-and-investor-turned-ca-gov-candidate-talks-future-schools-solving-homelessness-crisis-and-more\/\" title=\"YouTuber And Investor Turned CA Gov Candidate Talks \u2018Future Schools,\u2019 Solving Homelessness Crisis, And More\">natural gas infrastructure<\/a>\u200d could lead \u2064to blackouts during extreme cold weather \u200dfrom \u2062Texas to New England. The group&#8217;s\u200c director of reliability assessment and\u2063 performance analysis, John Moura, explains \u2062that these factors \u200dhave historically resulted in unavailable generators during critical winter periods.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NERC&#8217;s \u20622023-2024\u200b WRA finds much of\u200d North America is at \u2062an elevated risk of\u200c insufficient energy supply to meet demand in extreme conditions. Areas identified as \u200cbeing at\u200d elevated risk extend over\u200b the eastern two-thirds of the continent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Texas residents are familiar with the consequences of power outages, as millions were left without electricity during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. The outages were attributed to\u200d natural \u2064gas generators failing to come \u2062online.<\/p>\n<p>The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association\u200d (NRECA)\u2064 also points\u200b to\u2064 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a contributor to the problem. The NRECA blames the premature closures of coal \u200dand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/director-adam-mckay-has-sweaty-fever-dream-his-movie-dont-look-up-converts-joe-manchin-to-climate-fear-cult\/\" title=\"Director Adam McKay Has 'Sweaty Fever Dream' His Movie 'Don't Look Up' Converts Joe Manchin to Climate Fear Cult\">gas-fired power plants<\/a>,\u2063 as well\u200b as permitting \u200cdelays\u2064 preventing new infrastructure from being built and connected to the grid.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 NRECA \u2064strongly\u2064 opposes the EPA&#8217;s proposed rule to reduce power plant emissions, stating that it uses unproven technologies and unrealistic compliance timelines. The organization argues that these policies threaten electric reliability\u200b and affordability for all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>While the EPA claims its regulations will address the climate crisis and protect public health, the \u2064NRECA insists\u2063 that the \u200cenergy transition is mismanaged and \u200bposes escalating dangers.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Do you think Biden&#8217;s energy policies are\u2062 hurting Americans?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes<\/li>\n<li>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news\u2064 updates free of charge via email. You may opt out at any time. \u2063You also agree to \u200cour \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to the Examiner, the outages in Texas were caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-escape-from-the-future-highlights-our-surreal-present\/\" title=\"How \u201cEscape From the Future\u201d Highlights Our Surreal Present\">natural gas generators<\/a> failing to come \u2064online.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While gas operators are taking steps to weatherize their conditions and\u200c help lower risks for the winter weather, NERC\u200d officials said their\u2063 assessment is that it \u2062is &#8216;unlikely&#8217; that actions will be\u200c enough to reduce the risk down to an acceptable level,&#8221; the\u2063 outlet reported.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bNRECA also criticized \u200bthe EPA&#8217;s proposed regulations,\u2064 stating that they threaten electric \u200breliability and affordability for every \u2064American.<\/p>\n<p>The EPA claims its proposed regulations\u200b will help &#8220;tackle the climate \u200bcrisis \u200cand\u200d protect public\u200c health.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The NRECA disagrees, emphasizing the escalating dangers of\u200c a mismanaged energy transition and the need for policy support.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><b>A Note from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Every morning,\u200c we at The \u200bWestern Journal wake \u200dup and pursue our mission\u200b of giving you the\u2063 important information you need \u200babout what&#8217;s happening in America.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can&#8217;t do that without your\u200d help<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>America \u2063has been on the \u200dreceiving end of false narratives.\u2063 The purpose of these false narratives is to make you feel powerless. 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If you would rather\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">become \u2062a WJ member<\/a> outright, we would welcome\u2063 that too.\u2063 Our\u200d country hangs by a thread, and The Western Journal\u200b stands for truth in this difficult\u200d time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please \u2063stand \u200bwith us by donating today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Floyd G.\u2064 Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/half-us-elevated-risk-winter-blackouts-due-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-warns\/\">Over Half \u2062of US at Elevated \u2063Risk of Winter Blackouts Due to Biden Energy Policies, Watchdog Warns<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The \u2063Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions can be \u200ctaken to address the vulnerabilities in the \u200cnation&#8217;s energy infrastructure and ensure the well-being of the American\u2062 people \u200bduring the winter season<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ericans, like you, rely \u200don The Western Journal&#8217;s unbiased reporting.\u2063 We are not beholden to any political party or\u2064 special interest group, allowing us to bring you the\u2064 facts and\u200c analysis that matter\u200c most.\u200c<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><b>A\u2063 Note from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Western Journal&#8217;s mission is to give\u2062 readers \u2063the information they need \u2062to make informed decisions. We believe that a free and independent press is essential to a \u2064healthy democracy. If you appreciate the work we do,\u2064 please consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>making \u2063a donation<\/b><\/a>  \u200c to support \u200dour efforts. Thank you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>As winter \u2063approaches, concerns about potential blackouts in the \u2062United \u2063States are increasing. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), an energy\u200d watchdog group, has\u200c released its Winter Reliability \u2064Assessment (WRA), warning that over half of the country\u2062 is at an elevated risk of\u200c power outages. The report highlights\u2062 President Joe Biden&#8217;s energy policies as a direct threat to the stability of America&#8217;s energy grid.<\/p>\n<p>According\u200b to NERC, inadequate weatherization of generators and limitations in\u200b natural gas infrastructure pose significant risks during extreme cold weather conditions from\u2062 Texas to New England. John Moura, the group&#8217;s director of reliability \u2062assessment and performance analysis, explains \u200bthat these issues have historically resulted in unavailable generators during critical winter periods. The WRA identifies elevated risk \u200dareas extending over\u200d the eastern two-thirds\u2064 of the continent.<\/p>\n<p>This warning comes as AccuWeather predicts a harsh winter season with colder \u200ctemperatures and heavy snowfall, amplifying concerns about the reliability of the nation&#8217;s \u2063energy supply.<\/p>\n<p>Texas, in particular, experienced the consequences of power outages during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Millions of residents were left without electricity, and the failure of natural gas generators to come online was identified as the\u200d main cause of the outages. The National Rural\u2064 Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) also \u2063points\u2064 to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a contributor to the\u2062 problem.<\/p>\n<p>The NRECA attributes the power outages to premature closures of coal and\u200b gas-fired power plants, as \u200bwell as permitting delays preventing\u200d the construction\u200c of new infrastructure and its connection to the grid. The organization strongly opposes the\u2064 EPA&#8217;s proposed rule to reduce power plant emissions, claiming that it relies on unproven technologies\u200c and unrealistic compliance timelines. The NRECA argues that these policies threaten electric\u2062 reliability and affordability for all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>In response, the EPA defends\u200d its regulations, stating that\u200d they are necessary to address\u2063 the climate crisis and protect public \u2062health. However, the NRECA\u2062 firmly believes that the energy transition is\u200d mismanaged and poses escalating dangers.<\/p>\n<p>These \u200dcontrasting viewpoints highlight significant concerns about the potential consequences \u200cof Biden&#8217;s energy policies. As the winter season approaches,\u2063 it\u200c is crucial to address these issues \u2063to ensure the stability and reliability of the\u2064 nation&#8217;s energy grid.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you\u200b think Biden&#8217;s\u2064 energy policies are hurting Americans?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes<\/li>\n<li>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Completing this poll entitles you to The Western \u200cJournal\u2064 news updates free of\u2062 charge via email. You may opt out at any time. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to\u200d the Examiner, the outages in Texas were caused by natural gas generators failing to \u2064come\u2063 online. The article further \u200creports that NERC officials state their assessment is that\u2064 actions taken \u200bto weatherize \u200bgas conditions \u2063are unlikely to\u2064 reduce the \u200drisk to an acceptable\u2064 level. This further emphasizes the concerns raised by the NRECA about the vulnerabilities in the nation&#8217;s energy \u2062infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The NRECA&#8217;s criticism of \u200dthe EPA&#8217;s proposed regulations highlights\u2063 the potential implications\u2062 of these policies on the reliability \u2064and affordability of electricity \u200cfor all Americans. As the\u200c debate continues, it is essential to evaluate the impact of energy \u2063policies\u2063 on the\u200b well-being of the American \u2064people\u200c and the \u2064resilience of the nation&#8217;s \u2062energy\u200d grid.<\/p>\n<p><em><b>A Note from Our\u2062 Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Every\u2062 morning, \u2063we at The Western \u2063Journal wake up and pursue our mission of\u200d giving you the important\u2063 information you need\u200d about what&#8217;s happening \u2064in America.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can&#8217;t do that without\u200d your help<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Americans, like you, rely on \u2063The Western Journal&#8217;s unbiased\u2062 reporting. 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Thank you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has issued a Winter Reliability Assessment, cautioning that over half of the nation faces a heightened blackout risk this winter. 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