There's been coverage of research on the worst case scenario of a major heat wave + a prolonged power outage in Phoenix. What's been less covered is that same study estimated the impact of a similar catastrophe on Detroit. The results are grim and getting grimmer pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

So glad you've posted research @tkovach.bsky.social on the worst case heatwave scenarios for areas in the USA. As I was saying...

Thanks for posting. I'll be reading and sharing with colleagues today. The article might address it, but the risk in Detroit is compounded by an increased chance of flooding paired with deteriorating infrastructure.

In a world where utility-scale solar seems like it's going to be the solution to climate change, this sure sounds like an argument in favor of rooftop solar just for resiliency.