ABSTRACT
As the threats to our energy system multiply and evolve, organizations are re-evaluating their resilience goals. An excellent example of this kind of cross-sector implementation of energy resilience concepts can be seen in the recent history of California. The drought conditions that have plagued California over the past two decades have created serious challenges for the generation and delivery of electric power. California now contends with wildfires every year, driven by high temperatures and persistent drought conditions. Governments, utilities, and end-users in California are all taking action to address these challenges and improve the state’s energy resilience. The California government is responding to challenges of climate change and drought with aggressive programs to shift away from fossil fuel generation. California businesses have led the way on energy efficiency, dramatically improving their ability to mitigate peak demand since the turn of the century.
