Lynne Kiesling

Lynne Kiesling, Director of the Institute for Regulatory Law and Economics at Northwestern University, dives into the intricate balance between rooftop solar and traditional energy sources. She discusses how small-scale solar challenges the stability of the grid, raising questions for regulators. The conversation highlights Hawaii's unique energy landscape and innovative ideas like balcony solar installations. Kiesling also explores the potential of regulatory sandboxes to foster new electricity models, making the case for a modernized approach to energy regulation.

Economist Lynne Kiesling explores decentralized coordination and libertarianism in power markets, discusses projects involving thermostat automation and water heater chip engineering, delves into technological determinism's impact on power markets' evolution, navigates optimism and challenges in the energy sector, and explores historical development and regulation of the electric utility industry.