Special conversation with one of the most respected voices in the electric power industry. With over 51 years of experience, John McDonald has helped shape the way industry think about grid modernization, smart grid technologies, and professional development as well.

3 months ago•John McDonald

Beyond energy security, the World Energy Trilemma Index also highlights the critical, interconnected roles of energy equity and environmental sustainability in the rapid transition to a decarbonized, secure, and fair energy future. Energy equity focuses on ensuring power is affordable and accessible for all consumers, while environmental sustainability centers on transitioning to cleaner energy sources to combat climate change, aligning with global efforts like the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). This urgency is amplified by international agreements like the Paris Agreement, emphasizing that accelerating the decarbonization of the electricity sector is the most crucial step toward achieving net-zero goals and addressing the challenges of electricity network investment and affordability.

3 months ago•Dr. Mital Kanabar

Previously, I introduced the topic of the World Energy Trilemma as we pave the path forward in ensuring our energy systems are secure, equitable, and sustainable. To the forefront of how to do so comes the first of the three dimensions—energy security with the help of reliability and resilience of electric grid infrastructure.

3 months ago•Dr. Mital Kanabar

Global energy demand is on the rise. But as we face the impacts of climate change, sustainability has moved to the forefront more than ever before. As a result, there’s an international consensus around the need to take prompt action towards net-zero/decarbonization—and at the top of the list of how to do so is finding an answer to equitable, sustainable, and secure path forward for future of energy.

3 months ago•Dr. Mital Kanabar