How New Rules and Smart Tech Are Reinventing the Grid
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When Superstorm Sandy hit, neighborhoods all over New York City and Long Island lost power. In an effort to avoid lengthy blackouts in future storms, there was a lot of talk of a more distributed smart grid—a more resilient system. But how far have we come? Energy experts Kate Burson and Cheryl Martin discuss reinventing the grid through technological and regulatory fixes.
Segment Guests
Cheryl Martin
Cheryl Martin is acting director of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) in Washington, D.C.
Kate Burson
Kate Burson is chief of staff to the chairman of energy and finance for New York State at New York Governor Cuomo’s office in New York, New York.
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About Christopher Intagliata
@cintagliataChristopher Intagliata was Science Friday’s senior producer. He once served as a prop in an optical illusion and speaks passable Ira Flatowese.