Energy Beat Podcast
Community, Technology, and the Path to a Resilient Grid
24 November 2025 44:42 AESP
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About this episode
On this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, we explore how to build community-first grid resilience amid extreme weather and aging infrastructure. Don McPhail, VP of Market Development at eSmart Systems, sits down with Ian to discuss why traditional mitigation strategies aren't enough, how to approach critical infrastructure through a community lens, how AI can improve resilience planning, and more.
Resources/recommendations mentioned in this episode:
- Don recommends the book California Burning by Katherine Blunt
- Ian recommends the Parks and Recreation episode, Emergency Response
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