The February 2021 blackout in Texas underscored the importance of reliable and resilient power systems. In this commentary, we discuss the roles of regulators, markets, fuel and generation supply chains, and interdependent infrastructures, and finds that they need to be reconsidered and redefined to successfully meet the future challenges of increased electrification and severe weather.

Research Lead
Marie joined KAPSARC in 2021 as a research lead in the Utilities and Renewables program. Her current research focuses on…
Expertise
- Electricity Markets
- Energy Transition
- Energy and Climate Policy
- Renewables
- Reliability and Resiliency of Power Systems
- Power Systems Modeling
Publications See all Marie Petitet’s publications

Modeling of the Interconnected Middle East and North Africa Electricity System: Including Uncertainties to Better Inform Policymakers
The February 2021 blackout in Texas underscored the importance of reliable and resilient power systems.…
26th September 2023
Making Electricity Capacity Markets Resilient to Extreme Weather Events
The February 2021 blackout in Texas underscored the importance of reliable and resilient power systems.…
14th August 2023