The Grid Mod Pod | Ep 62: Microgrids & Equitable Energy Systems, Part 1 with Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou

Описание: Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.

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In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou, Principal at SmithGroup. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:

-Why microgrids are essential for community resiliency.
-Why trust dynamics are vital to creating effective power systems
-How deregulation and financial dynamics have complicated the utility landscape.
-Why regional planning is critical for infrastructure development.
-Why education on energy systems is lacking among policymakers.

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This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Microgrids and Community Resiliency
02:57 Understanding Power Systems and Education
05:43 The Complexity of the Electric Grid
08:43 The Role of Trust in Energy Economics
11:34 Deregulation and Its Impact on Utilities
14:20 The Future of Microgrids and Data Centers
17:04 Navigating Infrastructure and Economic Development
21:27 The Challenges of Energy Infrastructure
28:18 Navigating Policy and Trust in Energy
34:53 Building a Cohesive Energy Future