The Northeast power failureߞa blanket of darkness

The massive blackout of November 9-10 has triggered some prompt and expeditious action, spearheaded by the Federal Power Commission's list of 19 affirmative recommendations that should be implemented by the utilities to preclude the possibility of a recurrence. These proposals include the need for fully coordinated power pools, more extensive stability studies for the operation of interconnected systems, the need for mixed generation facilities for quicker response to power swings, and a review of the adequacy of existing automated equipment.