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Observations from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Umberto, and Ike

Observations from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Umberto, and Ike. Observation 1. Over reliance on the central station electric utility model increased our vulnerability to the hurricanes. Damage to the wood pole T&D system resulted in prolonged power outages lasting weeks . .

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Observations from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Umberto, and Ike

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  1. Observations fromHurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Umberto, and Ike

  2. Observation 1 Over reliance on the central station electric utility model increased our vulnerability to the hurricanes. Damage to the wood pole T&D system resulted in prolonged power outages lasting weeks.

  3. Observation 2 Those with power in the aftermath of the storms were capable of self-generating electricity Self generation consisted primarily of those with backup generators, but also some cogeneration/CHP plants.

  4. Observation 3 • Diesel GenSets were not reliable. • Many gensets were not in working order when they were most needed, • they couldn’t hold up during the long outages lasting days or weeks, • and, they quickly ran out of fuel.

  5. Observation 4 Natural gas supplies were generally available throughout on high pressure pipes Tulane University reported sufficient natural gas pressure to operate their 5 MW campus system throughout Katrina.

  6. CHP and Energy Resiliency • CHP does NOT rely on wood poles • CHP can operate independently of the grid • Natural gas provides reliable fuel throughout prolonged outages • CHP can power whole facilities • Lights, air conditioning, water purification, sewage, safety systems, high value areas, manufacturing • CHP micro-grids can power entire campuses and government complexes

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