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Episode 62 · With Great Power

‘Wonky solutions’ to support grid resilience

6 Jan 2026 · 21 min

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Neil Chatterjee explains why he wants engineers, lawyers, and economists to drive energy policy.

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With Great Power

GridX and Latitude Studios · Business · English

The electric grid is one of the most complex machines ever built. And it’s changing faster than ever. ‘With Great Power’ is about the people building the future grid, today. Each episode features stories about the technology, climate, security, and economic shifts that are reshaping utilities and th

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