Non-disaster U.S. power outages up 124 percent since early '90s . Much of it could be completed as soon as 2030 at a cost of up to $ 1.5 trillion , according to the Department of Energy . U.S. electricity reliability low compared to some nations . Experts : `` Smart grid '' would avert blackouts , save billions . Comment:
Non-disaster U.S. power outages up 124 percent since early '90s . U.S. electricity reliability low compared to some nations . Experts : `` Smart grid '' would avert blackouts , save billions . Comment: