Arbo's Reilly Meinert joined the Energy 101 podcast by Digital Wildcatters to discuss the complex world of energy regulations and grid infrastructure.
This episode dives deep into:
- The links between Arbo's expertise in midstream infrastructure and their focus on electric transmission.
- Evolution of roles at Arbo and how data has become a focal point.
- An overview of the current state of the power grid.
- The electricity generation and distribution process to residential, commercial, and other spaces.
- Key issues facing the grid, particularly in light of the energy transition.
- The necessity for increased transmission between urban and rural areas.
- Potential challenges such as increasing NIMBYism and political polarization.
- Legislative measures aimed at addressing these issues, including recent talks about permitting reform.
- The impact of resolving siting issues on project timelines, considering the lengthy waits in interconnection queues.