DERVOS: Central Planning, Public Ownership, and DERs?

The podcast discusses the benefits and drawbacks of central planning and public ownership in managing the grid and distributed energy resources. Panelists explore contrasting perspectives on off-grid living and central planning. The speaker highlights the challenges faced by a small cooperative in integrating DERs and the importance of doubling the grid. The chapter also explores the role of government in public power and proposes regional regulatory commissions.