Energy Gang Climate Week NYC special: Can the US electricity system meet the challenges it faces?
Sep 25, 2024
Caroline Golin, Global Head of Energy Market Development at Google, and Kate Gordon, Chief Executive of California Forward, discuss the new era of electricity demand in the U.S. Golin highlights Google's drive for 24/7 carbon-free energy while advocating for innovative clean energy business models. Gordon addresses the complexities caused by extreme heat and electrification. Both emphasize the need for collaboration and infrastructure updates to meet the growing demand and decarbonization goals, underscoring the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable energy future.
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Balancing Growth and Resilience
- The current infrastructure and regulatory systems are not designed for the scale of the challenge.
- Balancing economic growth with climate resilience and community engagement requires a fundamental rethink.
California Heatwave Surge
- California's energy demand surged 60% in one month due to a heatwave.
- This demonstrates the increasing strain on the grid from extreme weather.
Focus on Incremental Change
- Address specific, actionable challenges instead of trying to change everything at once.
- Leverage existing capital and resources to drive incremental change and innovation.