ABSTRACT
Commercial manufacturing of light bulbs at the intersection of the 19th and 20th centuries began a new era of society’s electrification. Rapid urbanization, endless technological breakthroughs, and increased levels of consumption intensified society’s dependency on electricity. Historically, growth in economic activity had tended to be coupled with increases in electricity use as populations grow and generate more goods and services. Switching from the conventional grid to the smart grid is one of the main US long-term strategies to ensure a steady electrical supply. Electricity is moved by high-voltage transmission lines from power plants to power companies’ distribution systems. The goal of the grid resilience increase is to minimize the loss of grid functionality caused by adverse events. The assessment of grid resilience must include both potential impact and grid’s capability. With globalization on the rise, grid security became another key concern related to a steady energy supply.
