How can we structure incentives to build strong, resilient infrastructure? Today we talk about power infrastructure.
There are a lot of commercial incentives for internet providers and for consumers to have good internet, but there aren’t the same incentives for consumers to have reliable power systems. We’re seeing a rash of failures and faults in the grid.
In this conversation, we talk about storage systems and resilience of the grid, not by putting more wires in the ground but by actually creating incentives for people to have independent supplies, and independent sources of generation that can support them.
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Transcript: otter.ai/u/DENsKVB5VibrKpDCLAjoFj4Jrqs
Rob’s Hot Take:
In the August 11th Cloud 2030 episode, Rob Hirschfeld discusses power infrastructure resilience and incentives, highlighting the challenges and innovations in making the power grid more distributed and autonomous. He raises the question of who will bear the cost of improving resilience in individual power experiences and suggests that employers might play a crucial role in providing incentives, either at a city level or by helping employees achieve reliable and resilient power at home. The episode explores the interconnectedness of individual systems and discusses the incentives and innovations shaping the future. Check out the full conversation at the2030.cloud for an in-depth exploration of these topics.
