Commentary: America’s electrical power system is under stress

Serious stresses are building within the U.S. electrical power industry. The further loss of nuclear and coal generating capacity that may occur in the near future depends on whether the federal government and regional electric grids recognize and correct chronic defects in the electricity market. These issues have now resulted in over-reliance on natural gas and renewables.Secretary of Energy Rick Perry recognizes the problem and has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to keep the na