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The U.S. electric grid is facing several pressing challenges that put commercial businesses at risk. A recent Department of Energy Resource Adequacy Report finds that the grid is facing an energy emergency due to an aging grid, retirement of coal and natural gas plants, overreliance on alternative energy sources, and increased demand for electrification. They project power outages to increase 100% by 2030 as the electricity supply is unable to meet demand, leaving commercial facilities vulnerable.