Multi-Criteria Prioritization of Climate Resilience Strategies for Electric Power Networks

This study addresses the growing vulnerability of electric power distribution networks to more frequent and severe extreme weather events caused by climate change. Traditional planning approaches, which assume climate stability and primarily emphasize reliability, are no longer sufficient. Instead, this study focuses on the need for climate resilience, which is defined as the ability of power systems to limit the extent, severity, and duration of performance degradation following disruptive events.