Grid Resilience Planning for Extreme Cold & Ice Storms in the Midwest - CleanTechnica

The article announces an upcoming virtual webinar scheduled for August 8th, 2025, from 1–3 p.m. CT, focused on grid resilience planning in the Midwest, specifically addressing extreme cold and ice storms. The event is organized by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in collaboration with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials. Participants will include state representatives from Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, utility experts, and Berkeley Lab researchers who will discuss strategies for enhancing grid resilience and respond to audience questions. The webinar primarily targets state agencies but is open to utilities and other interested parties. This initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office, highlighting federal involvement in regional grid resilience efforts. The article also encourages readers to register for the event and subscribe to CleanTechnica’s newsletters for further updates and analyses related to clean energy and grid planning.