The WFEA Morning Update

Rep. Rita Mattson: Urge Need for Grid Protection from Solar Weather & EMPs

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Tom Novak

How vulnerable is our nation’s power grid to entities such as solar flares and EMP (electromagnetic pulse)? Rep. Rita Mattson joins the show to discuss a resolution adopted by the National Conference of State Legislators, and why it is important for New Hampshire (as well as other states and the federal government) to start taking steps to protect our grid.

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