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Sep 2024
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Get ready for season four

GridX and Latitude Studios
About this episode

Over the past three seasons of With Great Power, we've met some of the incredible people working to make our power grid smarter, cleaner, and more resilient. 

We've examined the complexity of policy and regulation. We tackled the challenges of adopting new technologies like artificial intelligence. And we've heard powerful stories of both personal and professional transformation. 

We need to build the grid of the future today – but it’s not easy.

In the coming weeks and months, we'll profile some of the most innovative utilities and technology providers. We'll learn about cutting-edge approaches to energy storage and vehicle-to-grid deployments. And we'll hear from regulators and energy providers grappling with growing demand, rising rates, and increasing climate threats.

Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or any other podcast app to get fresh episodes when the new season drops.

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