US Power Grids at Risk of Winter Shortages, New York Gives Up on Electric Snow Plows

Industry regulators warn that power grids supplying over half of the US population may face electricity shortages during an extended cold snap or severe storm this winter. The grid is described as fraying and suffering from underinvestment despite promises to shore it up. New York gives up on electric snow plows, deeming them insufficient for winter demands. A warning indicates that half of the US is at risk of grid failure this winter, with the regulator highlighting the vulnerability of America's power grid.