The Electric Power Industry and Climate Change: Issues and Research Possibilities

This paper summarizes issues and research opportunities related to global climate change for the electric power industry. The following issues are considered: (i) power infrastructure response to extreme weather events; (ii) impact on system operating strategies, configuration, and expansion plans; (iii) effects of an expanded use of renewable and alternative energy technologies; and (iv) impacts of market rules and policy mandates on power system operation.

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