In response to:The US grid is pretty reliable and any mission critical loads could be supplied temporarily with generators just like hospitals do.That is fine as long as foreign oil isn't cut off in a global conflict.The Air Force is trying to become independent form foreign energy as a strategic goal. DARPA is heavily funding coal to jet fuel and natural gas to jet fuel research in the attempt to provide for domestic sources.Having fossil fuel independent electricity helps significantly towards this goal.-Matthew B. |