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US Grid Bureaucracy Criticized for Diffuse Accountability

The American energy grid's oversight structure is criticized for its diffuse nature, making accountability difficult. Multiple governing bodies and member groups, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, create a complex system where responsibility is spread thin. This diffusion of authority often leads to buck-passing, as individuals can claim to act in the best interest of their respective groups, preventing clear lines of accountability. AI

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US Grid Bureaucracy Criticized for Diffuse Accountability

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    The bureaucracy overseeing America's grid is built so that no one is ever to blame.

    The bureaucracy overseeing America's grid is built so that no one is ever to blame. "This is the problem with a lot of the bureaucracies. The way it's currently built, it's incredibly diffuse." "There are five different groups of members that represent different types, then htt…