Apoorv Bhargava

In this third episode in our series on climate change and artificial intelligence (AI), Apoorv Bhargava, CEO and co-founder of WeaveGrid, a company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help electric utilities optimize the integration of electric vehicles into a clean energy grid. He describes how they approach the intersection of transportation and energy as a systems problem, and he shares his advice for those interested in careers in business and climate.For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org.Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business & Environment InitiativeGuest:Apoorv Bhargava, CEO and Co-founder, WeaveGrid

Apoorv Bhargava, CEO and co-founder of WeaveGrid, dives into the world of electric vehicles and their potential to support the electricity grid. He discusses how managed charging can reduce costs and why it should be as simple as paying a mobile bill. Apoorv highlights the importance of interoperability, comparing EVs to smartphones, and explains how AI is reshaping utility operations. The conversation also covers consumer willingness to embrace managed charging and the regulatory landscape needed to facilitate these innovations.

Apoorv Bhargava, CEO of WeaveGrid and an engineer focused on turning EVs into reliable grid assets, joins Amy Myers-Jaffe, energy policy expert at NYU, for a riveting discussion. They highlight the duality of electric vehicles: while they can strain electricity grids, with proper management, they also offer significant flexibility. Apoorv explains how WeaveGrid aims to transform EVs from liabilities to dependable resources, emphasizing the crucial role of trust and planning in achieving grid benefits. Together, they explore the future of distributed energy resources and the intersection of technology, trust, and policy.