01 Oct 2025
36m

Wired for the Future: Reinventing the US Power Grid

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Switched On

The Switched On podcast presents a panel discussion from the BNEF Summit in Houston, focusing on the future of the U.S. energy grid. Host Ethan Zindler leads a conversation with Page Crahan, Michael Skelly, Frank Kreikebaum, and Rina Harris, addressing the challenges of upgrading existing grids, financing infrastructure improvements, and optimizing the use of current resources. The panel explores lessons from international policies and technologies, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration to meet increasing energy demands driven by new technologies like AI and electrification, while also considering the economic and regulatory factors influencing grid development and cost allocation.

Outlines

Part 1: Podcast Introductions & Grid Challenges

Part 2: Grid Connection & Optimization

Part 3: Funding & Regulatory Models

Part 4: Future Grid Development & Conclusion

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