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在线阅读本书A behind–the–scenes exposure why our electricity system is headed for a state of emergency–and what can be done to head it off Most people don′t realize that skyrocketing global energy demand and economic growth severely affect the supply of electricity. Between production (power plants) and delivery is an antiquated, "third–world" transmission grid that is in desperate need of hardening against breakdowns, terrorist attacks, inadequate carrying capacity, and operational obsolescence. And while electricity doesn′t hold the headlines or dramatic power of oil, the ability to ensure its uninterrupted supply at a reasonable price is even more essential to global survival and prosperity. Lights Out is today′s most detailed, in–depth examination of this largely unreported looming energy crisis. Written by one of the world′s top electricity industry experts, this powerful book covers numerous hot button economic and political issues–free markets versus regulation; energy independence versus foreign impor