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Transforming Power Systems: An Interview with Scott Thon from AltaLink and Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada

Sep 17, 2021
32:37

As you got out of bed this morning and flicked on the lights and coffee maker, how many of you thought about where the electricity came from? Scott Thon, the CEO of AltaLink and President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada is our guest this week. Scott helps explain what is going on with the grids and wires we rely on, today and in the future. Here are some of the questions we asked Scott: What is the current state of power generation and grids, especially in Alberta? What are the pros and cons of centralized versus decentralized power generation systems? How will electricity systems change in the pursuit of net zero emissions?

To learn more about AltaLink, see the website: https://www.altalink.ca/

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