Show Notes
In our latest episode, we are joined by Kent Knutson, Energy Market Specialist with Hitachi ABB Power Grids, who enlightened us on some recent trends in North America related to the recent Biden Administration proposal to expand investment in critical areas of our nation's critical infrastructure. Listen along as he explores the kinds of energy investments we've seen, specifically around commitments to renewable energy and efforts to expand transmission capacity. Show links Connect with Kent Knutson on LinkedIn America's power industry: 2021 first-half update California's big new batteries Texas wind and solar shined in 2020 - will they this summer? Renewable energy and grid expansion - tied at the hip across America TDW Article: It's time to invest in the future of the electrical grid
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