DER Task Force DERs are mainstream with Jigar Shah and Tim Hade
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May 22, 2025 Jigar Shah, former head of the DOE LPO, and Tim Hade, co-founder of Scale Microgrids, dive into the exciting world of distributed energy. They share humorous parenting stories intertwined with the challenges of integrating renewable tech at home. From the evolving landscape of clean energy and the importance of mentorship to the dynamics between utilities and the solar industry, their insights spark inspiration. They also tackle supply chain challenges in solar and storage, all while radiating optimism for the future of DERs.
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Tim Hade's Family Life
- Tim Hade spends about 40% of his time driving his sports-enthusiast child to events.
- He handles his other two children with distinct personalities and returned to work soon after retiring.
Ignorance Fueled Scale's Success
- Success came from ignoring the cultural conflict between natural gas and renewables.
- Technical solutions combined natural gas, batteries, and solar despite industry resistance.
Outdated Utility Permission Structure
- The current utility permission structure hinders DER integration despite its proven benefits.
- Utilities still often treat solar as mere energy efficiency, neglecting its fuller grid impact.