Black start recovery options that focus on rebound and graceful extensibility. Black start recovery options include a large system of interconnected units that can potentially re-energize the grid if a widespread power outage occurs in the United States. Currently, most power production facilities, including nuclear reactors, are not constructed to withstand the effects of EMP/GMD events. In order to utilize black start options for EMP/GMD events, the units need to be sufficiently hardened in order provide a reliable source of power. To provide adequate protection and shielding against EMP/GMD events, the U.S. military standard of MIL-STD-188-125-1 would need to be utilized
