Neil Chatterjee

Neil Chatterjee, a former FERC commissioner and current chief government affairs officer at Palmetto, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of energy regulation. He discusses the pressure FERC faces from AI-driven data center demands and its struggle for bipartisan dialogue amidst climate concerns. Chatterjee advocates for integrating clean technologies across political lines and highlights the urgent need for permitting reforms and infrastructure investments to meet rising energy demands. His vision includes a decentralized grid powered by next-gen technologies.

Neil Chatterjee, CEO of Andrena, and Ani Pai, Partner at Dragonfly Capital, discuss launching DAWN, a decentralized wireless network, and Andrena's growth in providing affordable broadband. They talk about aligning incentives, using tokens to coordinate supply and demand in the wireless value chain, customer referral incentives, and the FCC spectrum release encouraging Andrena to launch a DePIN.

Neil Chatterjee, former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and now Chief Government Affairs Officer at Palmetto, dives into the shifting landscape of energy policy. He discusses the surge in energy demand, emphasizing the need for engineers, rather than politicians, to drive grid decisions. Neil advocates for a mix of energy sources, including solar and storage, to meet affordability and reliability challenges. He highlights how Palmetto empowers homeowners with financeable rooftop solar options, helping them navigate rising utility costs.

Neil Chatterjee, founder of DAWN and a pioneer in decentralized internet solutions, shares insights on transforming internet access. He discusses the hidden costs imposed by ISPs and how decentralized networks can empower users by lowering costs. The conversation highlights the innovative role of cryptocurrency, particularly Solana, in creating community-driven internet infrastructure. Neil envisions a future where households actively participate in their internet services, ultimately promoting an inclusive digital landscape.

Guests Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Ani Pai, and Neil Chatterjee discuss the potential of decentralized wireless infrastructure and creating a decentralized bandwidth market. They explore challenges of sustaining bandwidth usage, net neutrality, and the future of internet infrastructure. They also emphasize the importance of internet accessibility and affordability.