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Podcast: Sounds Like Infrastructure by Ferrovial
Episode: 23 - Empowering America: Innovative Solutions to Power Outages
Description: Have you ever wondered what life would be like without electricity? Most of us don’t give it much thought—until the lights go out.In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri swept across Texas, plunging millions into darkness. Roads froze, power lines snapped, and hospitals were overwhelmed. Texans faced days of uncertainty in freezing temperatures, underscoring the fragility of our energy systems.This event highlighted the need for a more resilient energy future. The U.S. has relied heavily on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas for energy. However, over the past decades, the ener...