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I wonder how much it would cost to harden the US power grid against another Carrington Event, such that "only" thousands of people would die, instead of million
by N0b8ez 2y ago
I wonder how much it would cost to harden the US power grid against another Carrington Event, such that "only" thousands of people would die, instead of millions.
- macintux 2y agoUnder the guise of protecting the grid from an EMP attack, it would seem well worth it. I’ve seen estimates shared here, but drawing a blank at the moment. Seemed dirt cheap, relatively speaking.
- tchock23 2y agoI also recall seeing estimates posted on HN one time, but can’t find the source. I seem to remember $500m ish. ‘Cheap’ insurance relatively speaking.
- macintux 2y agoThank you, that was the number I was remembering as well, but it seemed so crazy low I didn't want to repeat it. Even a dysfunctional U.S. Congress should be able to cough up that much money.