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The Grid (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Documentary
The electric grid caused the deadliest fire in California history. Now the grid is preemptively turned off during hot, dry wind events. Grid failures due to extreme weather are causing deadly situations around the country. Chloe explores ...See moreThe electric grid caused the deadliest fire in California history. Now the grid is preemptively turned off during hot, dry wind events. Grid failures due to extreme weather are causing deadly situations around the country. Chloe explores how the grid was designed to work over a hundred years ago and the new challenges it faces today. A microgrid in the South Side of Chicago keeps the lights and the heat on during the worst winter storm. Batteries and fuel cells replace backup generators and help the grid balance the supply and demand. See less
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Director
Kiki Goshay
Producer
Kiki Goshay
Composer
Marco D'Ambrosio
Cinematographer
Andrew Eckmann
Editors
Sari Gilman | Jennifer Steinman Sternin
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 31, 2023
Release date
2023 (United States)

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