A new initiative, the Reliable Grid Project, has been established to address growing concerns regarding the stability of the United States’ power grid. The project assembles a diverse group of experts spanning consumer advocacy, technical fields, policy, academia, and communications. Its purpose is to provide accessible, nonpartisan resources and analysis to combat misinformation and foster a stronger, more affordable energy system.

The project’s network includes specialists in national grid operations and power generation, alongside regional experts focusing on critical energy areas such as the PJM Interconnection. This broad expertise allows the Reliable Grid Project to confront the grid’s most pressing issues, including escalating electricity costs, strained system capacity, geopolitical uncertainties, and the safety risks associated with aging infrastructure and dependence on vulnerable fuel sources.

While renewable technologies like wind, solar, battery storage, demand response, and energy efficiency are expanding rapidly, public comprehension of their role in the modern power system remains patchy. The Reliable Grid Project aims to support informed decision-making by providing media and policymakers with accurate and unbiased analyses of grid performance and energy resources, clarifying what is effective and where improvements are needed to enhance reliability and affordability.

“Access to dependable electricity hinges on reliable information,” stated Sarah Hinde, executive director of The Reliable Grid Project. The initiative strives to act as a trusted source amid challenges in obtaining impartial information, providing timely, factual, and understandable insights into the evolving energy landscape. Dr. Dustin Mulvaney, a contributor to the project, emphasized the importance of trustworthy information for decisionmakers ensuring access to affordable energy, highlighting the need for independent analysis and education to build public confidence. Ashanti Washington, director of media relations, underscored the project’s role in providing clarity for journalists and the public during electricity reliability events.

The Reliable Grid Project is dedicated to disseminating current, nonpartisan, fact-based information about the nation’s energy supply. Its mission is to facilitate the development of a reliable, resilient, and affordable energy system by providing media, regulators, and decisionmakers with evidence-based resources free from misinformation and political bias.