Powering Resilient Cities: Decentralizing Grids for Reliable and Clean Energy

Explore how cities are adapting to climate change, decarbonization, and power system reliability challenges in this 59-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Learn about decentralizing the grid through distributed microgrids, leveraging urban spaces for renewable energy generation, and implementing energy storage solutions. Discover insights from municipal, business, and energy leaders on fortifying regions against widespread power failures, utilizing solar panels, small modular reactors, batteries, and fuel cells. Gain knowledge about electric vehicle charging infrastructure and carbon capture technologies in urban settings. Featuring perspectives from Greg Gershuny, Nicole Sitaraman, Galina Russell, Lauren Faber O'Connor, and Jon Wellinghoff, this talk provides valuable information on creating resilient, sustainable urban energy systems for the future.