59: The Grid: Energy Dependencies + The Future of Electricity

The grid: what even is it? We’re talking today about why you should care about where your electricity comes from! Let’s break down the whole situation: importance of grid reliability and flexibility, how our energy is generated, and how we’re going to transition into a safer, more stable system. Lots of goodness to better prepare you not only for climate conversations, but deeper thinking about national security and consumer comfort.

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Learn more about energy sources on Episode 21: Happy Hour: Energy

More info here on biomass, off-shore wind versus on-shore wind, + rooftop solar power