Big switch energy storage

What is the Big Switch?

"The Big Switch" explains how to rebuild the energy systems all around us. Dr. Melissa Lott of Columbia University brings together historical examples, current events, and incisive analysis to give listeners a deep understanding of the solutions to climate change. Listen to Dr. Melissa Lott's The Big Switch podcast on Apple Podcasts.

What is the Big Switch about?

In the first five episodes of The Big Switch, we talked about cleaning up our electricity system--the power grid. Next, host Dr. Melissa Lott will talk with experts about how to transform every other sector of the economy, including transportation, industry and buildings.

Who is the host of 'the Big Switch'?

Your host is Dr. Melissa Lott of Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy. To slow climate change, we need to transform our buildings, our homes, cars, and the economy as quickly as possible. But how do we do it right? Subscribe to "The Big Switch" everywhere you find podcasts. Great topics, great reporting, great story telling.

Why do we need a co-optimized energy storage system?

The need to co-optimize storage with other elements of the electricity system, coupled with uncertain climate change impacts on demand and supply, necessitate advances in analytical tools to reliably and efficiently plan, operate, and regulate power systems of the future.

Where do you subscribe to 'the Big Switch'?

Subscribe to "The Big Switch" everywhere you find podcasts. Great topics, great reporting, great story telling. Loved the season on electric batteries. Thank you. It’s obvious this is your passion.

Does storage reduce electricity cost?

Storage can reduce the cost of electricity for developing country economies while providing local and global environmental benefits. Lower storage costs increase both electricity cost savings and environmental benefits.