Can the Grid handle all these EVs? | Cody Smith, CA ISO, RC West from The InEVitable

Can the Grid handle all these EVs? | Cody Smith, CA ISO, RC West

1 hour 16 minutes Posted Oct 3, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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Guest intro & role of CA ISO.

Deregulated power grids and market transparency.

How does the Grid work in America? East, West, & Texas.

Grid Operations Manager role.

California's green power initiatives and renewables impact.

California's progress in 2024.

EVs contribution to grid and battery technology.

Why battery technology is the key to a greener grid.

Power grid reliability, contingency planning, and energy careers.

Battery storage facilities.

Daily operations at CA ISO and future of EVs and AI in energy consumption.

Nuclear energy considerations and reducing natural gas use.

Grid capacity, Texas grid resilience, and renewables challenges.

Consumer experiences with solar energy and CA ISO's integration of renewables.

EV cost benefits and personal experiences.

Climate change effects and power grid reliability.

Environmental impacts of renewable energy installations.

Classic cars, environmental concerns, and the future of EVs.

Fundamental takeaways.

Battery technology advances and desire for fun EVs.

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MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Grid Operations Manager for California ISO/RC West - Cody Smith! The big question on everyone's mind - "Can the grid handle all these EVs?" Let's discuss...

*AI was used during the post production process to insert the correct dollar savings amount in the Western Energy Imbalance Market

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