Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
After years of stalled transmission buildout, there are new signs of progress. Earlier this month, SPP approved $8.6 billion in transmission projects across 14 states. Major plans are emerging in MISO, PJM, and ERCOT. Despite the DOE canceling its loan guarantee, the Grain Belt Express is still moving forward. And regardless of court battles, so is the New England Clean Energy Connect.
Are these signs that the U.S. could start building transmission at scale again?
In this episode, Shayle talks to Rob Gramlich, founder and president of Grid Strategies. He and Shayle cover topics like:
Why Rob says the DOE’s efforts to fast-track large-load interconnection is a positive sign for transmission buildout
The recent buildout of 880 miles of transmission and why it may look better than it is
Why transmission hasn’t benefited from data center investment
Specific projects, including SPP’s transmission backbone and the Grain Belt Express
Rob’s outlook on buildout over the coming year
The uncertain future of permitting reform despite bipartisan support
Resources:
Catalyst: Unpacking DOE’s proposal to transform data center interconnection
Latitude Media: How the Grain Belt Express lost its LPO loan
E&E News: Data center growth cited in defense of MISO transmission plan
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Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Daniel Woldorff. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is our executive editor.
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Catalyst with Shayle Kann
Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
