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The Electric Grid, Explained

Everyone talks about the grid, but how many people actually understand how it works? In this explainer, a16z Partner Ryan McEntush breaks down this increasingly complex system, including its often outdated infrastructure, surging demands due to exponential technologies, and the roles that each part of the energy mix can play now and into the future – from nuclear to renewables to natural gas, and storage mechanisms like hydro and batteries. Topics Covered: 00:00 - Decentralizing the Electric Grid 02:18 - The Need for Modernization 04:21 - Understanding the Grid's Operation 06:33 - The Complexity of Grid Management 08:24 - Increasing Outages and Volatility 11:43 - The Role of New Technologies 15:29 - ERCOT's Incentives and Infrastructure Challenges 17:49 - The Pros and Cons of Renewable Energy 19:25 - Energy Storage in Grid Sustainability 21:53 - Batteries Storage 25:19 - The Future of Natural Gas and Nuclear Power 30:27 - The Impact of Policy on the Grid Resources: Find Ryan on Twitter:   / rmcentush   Read Ryan’s latest articles: https://a16z.com/author/ryan-mcentush Find a16z on Twitter:   / a16z   Find a16z on LinkedIn:   / a16z   Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host:   / stephsmithio   Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.