As Hurricane Beryl battered Texas in July 2024, leaving millions without power for days and causing an estimated $32 billion in economic losses, the importance of grid resilience was again thrust into the spotlight. This devastating event is not an isolated incident but part of a troubling trend. Power outages in the United States are on the rise, with major disruptions increasing by 64% from 2011 to 2021 compared to the previous decade.
