Bloomberg Intelligence BI Weekend: Nuclear Outlook, Satellite Data, Equality
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Jun 21, 2025 John Boyd, Founder & President of the National Black Farmers Association, shares the hurdles U.S. farmers face, from market fluctuations to government policies. He highlights the need for equity in agriculture, especially for marginalized farmers. Laura Modi, CEO and Co-Founder of Bobbie, discusses the Made in America Act for infant formula, touching on legislative impacts and industry challenges. Both guests provide insights into the broader implications of equity and innovation in their fields.
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Transmission Key to Energy Reliability
- Building more transmission lines is critical to meet rising energy demand and ensure supply reliability.
- Transmission infrastructure enables power to move efficiently from production sites to consumers.
Transmission Financing Challenges
- Transmission projects face challenges from long permitting processes and unclear payment methodologies.
- Creating appropriate revenue models is essential to incentivize independent transmission investments.
US Power Grid Needs Upgrading
- The US power grid is aging and was designed for centralized generation, but now faces more decentralized sources and extreme weather.
- Broader geographic connections via transmission can improve resilience and reliability.
