52. Microgrids, From Utility Challenger To Asset With Peter Asmus from Guidehouse

The early days of the electric power industry began with the installation of small microgrids that connected energy consumers with nearby sources of generation, but as the industry grew the economies of scale dictated that central power plants and massive webs of interconnected grids were the best way to industrialize and grow. In recent years, however, energy sector thought leaders have been pushing forward the value that can come from re-integrating microgrids in conjunction with our established modern grid system. With an eye towards increased reliability, clean energy, and consumer empowerment, microgrids have become one of the hottest topics in utility spheres today. To tap into that momentum, the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast is thrilled to welcome this week’s guest, Peter Asmus, Research Director at Guidehouse Insights. Peter has been researching, writing, and sharing about the future of the grid for decades, and he’s been a long-time member of the Energy Central community where he’s shared insights about how and why this microgrid revolution should come into being. As such, host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester thought it was finally time to bring Peter onto the show to speak directly to the Energy Central Community about the microgrid trends he’s seeing today and provide advice for the utility leaders looking to stay one step ahead moving forward. A special thanks to Guidehouse Insights for supporting this edition of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast. Key Links: Peter Asmus’s Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/peter-h-asmus Guidehouse on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/o/Guidehouse Once Laggards, C&I Customers Are Now Microgrid Leaders: https://energycentral.com/o/Guidehouse/once-laggards-ci-customers-are-now-microgrid-leaders Link to Energy Central Post with Bonus Clip and Full Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/special-edition-microgrids-utility-challenger-asset-peter-asmus-guidehouse-energy Link to Register as a member of the Energy Central Community: https://energycentral.com/user/register Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': https://blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/