Michael Mabee, author of “The Civil Defense Book” blogs on critical infrastructure protection and threats, community preparedness and civil defense. Follow Mike’s blog for updates.
Click Here for PDF Copy Introduction I am a private citizen who, for over a decade, has conducted public interest research on the security of the electric grid because I recognize the absolutely vital role of this infrastructure in powering every one of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructures and in undergirding not just the…
On May 26, 2021 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order, dismissing the complaint in Docket No. EL21-54-000 regarding the Texas Grid collapse in February of 2021. The Texas grid collapse, responsible for over 150 deaths and between $80 billion–$130 billion in economic loss, was a repeat offense. Similar outages for identical reasons…
FOIA Lawsuit and CIP Violation Database: Exposing the NERC CIP Coverup I created the CIP violation database to disclose to the public the identities of violators of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards as my investigation continues. These identities have been covered up by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy…
For a PDF copy CLICK HERE Comments of Michael Mabee Submitted to FERC on April 22, 2021 My name is Michael Mabee. I am a private citizen who conducts public interest research on the security of the electric grid because I recognize the absolutely vital role of this infrastructure in powering every one of the…
For a PDF Copy Including Exhibits, CLICK HERE April 11, 2021 The Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair The Honorable Robert Nichols, Vice Chair Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Texas Senate, Sam Houston Building, 325 Austin, TX 78711-2068 Subject: Testimony of Michael Mabee on SB 1606 – All Hazards Grid Security Dear Chairman Hancock, Vice-Chair…
Texas Grid Collapse Complaint: For PDF Copy Click Here Introduction I am a private citizen who conducts public interest research on the security of the electric grid because I recognize the absolutely vital role of this infrastructure in powering every one of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructures and in undergirding not just the well-being…
330 Million People in the U.S. Are On Life Support That life support is the electric grid. If somebody (or Mother Nature) unplugs us, we will not survive. I had been meaning to do a review of my Sol-Ark 12K EMP hardened solar generator and Missouri Wind and Solar 2000-Watt Raptor G5 Freedom Wind Turbine…
Texas Blackout: Oopsie…We forgot about the weather and people died The 2021 Texas Blackout changed my perspective a bit. Usually I worry about a long-term national-scale power outage caused by a cyberattack, physical attack, EMP, CME, etc., and I worry about how unprepared we are as a nation for one of these horrific events. However,…
Chinese company claims that 10% of New York City’s electricity runs through its transformers. A Chinese company, JiangSu HuaPeng Transformer Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. “JSHP Transformer”), claims that 10% of New York City’s electricity runs through its transformers. Does Beijing have an on/off switch? Most Americans do not read press releases put out by Chinese companies….
For PDF Copy CLICK HERE February 4, 2021 TO: The Honorable Jennifer Granholm, Nominee, Secretary of the Department of Energy CC:…….Robert Fairweather, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget …………..David G. Huizenga, Acting Secretary of the Department of Energy …………..Patricia A. Hoffman, Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy (OE-1) …………..Charles Kosak, Energy…
