This podcast episode delves into the remarkable cost decline of clean energy technologies and the challenges associated with their deployment. Experts discuss the barriers to clean energy infrastructure, the advantages of continent-sized grids for integrating solar and wind energy, and the importance of open competition, easy permitting, and efficient transmission infrastructure in accelerating the transition to clean energy. The episode emphasizes the need to overcome obstacles, streamline permitting processes, and facilitate the development of clean infrastructure to achieve a reliable, cost-effective, and clean energy future.