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Shorting the Grid

Book • 2020
Meredith Angwin's 'Shorting the Grid' delves into the intricacies of the electric grid, highlighting issues such as deregulation, market complexities, and the challenges of integrating renewables.

The book argues that these factors contribute to a more fragile grid, often benefiting insiders at the expense of consumers.

Angwin also explores potential paths forward to improve grid reliability and sustainability.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by Marty Bent as a book discussing the fragility of electric grids and common misconceptions around energy delivery.
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Mentioned by Chris Keefer as the author's most recent book, focusing on the complexities of the electrical grid.
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Recommended by Michael Cowell for its insights into the fragility of the electrical grid and the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources.
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Mentioned by Alex Epstein as his new favorite book about electricity.
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Mentioned by Buck Johnson as an expert on the Texas power grid failures, whose book accurately predicted the issues.
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Mentioned by Ryan MacLeod when discussing the economic model of nuclear energy and its distortion by fiat incentives.
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Mentioned by Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway as the basis for their discussion on nuclear power and grid reliability.
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