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A new agreement between Chemonics International and the Electric Power Research Institute will support the modernization of electric systems in emerging markets and respond to critical needs across the globe.

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The Cost of Not Adapting. Low Emissions for High Results. View All Impact Stories. As an independent, nonprofit organization for public interest energy and environmental research, we focus on electricity generation, delivery, and use in collaboration with the electricity sector, its stakeholders and others to enhance the quality of life by making electric power safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible. The worldwide membership that supports our work comprises more than 1, organizations.

While most members are electric utilities, others are businesses, government agencies, regulators and public or private entities engaged in some aspect of the generation, delivery, or use of electricity. Through their advisory roles in EPRI, its research sectors and programs, EPRI members help inform the development of EPRI's annual research portfolio, identify critical and emerging electricity industry issues, and support the application and technology transfer of EPRI's research and development.

It marked a watershed for the U. Although power was largely restored within 12 hours, the blackout prompted public and political scrutiny that continued for years.

Leaders in the U. Chauncey Starr answered the call from Congress to create an independent research and development organization to support the electricity sector and address its technical and operational challenges.

At a formal hearing of the U. Senate Commerce Committee, he presented his vision for the Electric Power Research Institute in serving its mandate for objective, scientific research.