By In this clip, LF Energy Executive Director Alex Thornton discusses the energy sector’s unique challenges, which he attributes to the fact that utilities are accountable to regulators, not individual customers. He talks about regulators’ role and how this shapes utilities’ strategic priorities. The rapid evolution of energy sector toward decarbonization goals and variable renewable energy sources create additional challenges since the traditional approach of building more infrastructure is no longer sufficient or cost-effective.
Guest: Alex Thornton (LinkedIn)
Organization: LF Energy (Twitter)
Show: State of Energy
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