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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

Severe Weather in the Southeast: How States are Tackling Grid Resilience

May 15, 2026

As Southeastern U.S. states are hit with more unpredictable and frequent weather events, many communities are faced with disruptions to their electric transmission and distribution systems. Severe weather and aging infrastructure has been a key intersection states are looking to address quickly and robustly as many have faced long lasting and costly outages. This webinar will focus on new projects and initiatives states and communities in the Southeast are tackling to ensure increased grid reliability. This webinar is sponsored by the Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Standing Committee.

Speakers

  • Austin Igleheart | project manager, NCSL
  • Betsy Smith | senior policy specialist, NCSL