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Politics : The Trump Presidency

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To: bentway who wrote (85579)7/24/2018 1:41:33 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) of 362037
 
"I would demand that all people in charge of vulnerable infrastructure and systems immediately begin to isolate all control functions from the internet."

I've thought about that, but is it doable? For instance, could these guys do it? They have to be able to get power from thruout the West in like milliseconds. How can that be done with a system isolated from the world?

California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is a non-profit Independent System Operator (ISO) serving California. [1] It oversees the operation of California's bulk electric power system, transmission lines, and electricity market generated and transmitted by its member utilities. The primary stated mission of CAISO is to "operate the grid reliably and efficiently, provide fair and open transmission access, promote environmental stewardship, and facilitate effective markets and promote infrastructure development." [2] The CAISO is one of the largest ISOs in the world, delivering 300 million megawatt-hours of electricity each year and managing about 80% of California's electric flow.
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