Overcoming Energy Systems Challenges in an Era of Extreme Weather

Session ID#: 279841

Session Description:
More than ever before, extreme weather events are threatening energy system reliability around the world. At the same time, evolving energy systems are redefining the effects of extreme weather events. This session welcomes submissions for research across weather, climate, and energy system disciplines that focus on characterizing and mitigating impacts of extreme weather. Preference will be given to inter-disciplinary submissions.
Index Terms:

4306 Multihazards [NATURAL HAZARDS]
4313 Extreme events [NATURAL HAZARDS]
4321 Climate impact [NATURAL HAZARDS]
6309 Decision making under uncertainty [POLICY SCIENCES & PUBLIC ISSUES]
Primary Convener:  Martha Christino, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
Conveners:  Michael Craig, University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability, Ann Arbor, United States, Delavane Diaz, Electric Power Research Institute, Washington, United States and Lyssa Freese, University of California Irvine, Irvine, United States