The energy grid is becoming more dynamic, but the way we interact with it hasn’t always kept pace. Michael Grasso, Founder & CEO of Grid Rails, is working to change that by making it easier for utilities, businesses, and consumers to connect, control, and transact with the energy devices already around them. In this episode, Michael explains how Grid Rails enables real-time measurement, control, and payments across devices such as EVs, batteries, solar systems, and smart thermostats, as well as why he believes greater flexibility can help utilities get more from existing grid infrastructure.
Listen in as Michael explores what’s holding virtual power plant programs back, why real-time incentives could encourage greater participation, and how businesses can turn energy assets from a cost-saving tool into a potential source of revenue. He also discusses the growing role of large commercial and industrial customers, what data centers are looking for, and why companies need to think more strategically about energy resilience and exposure. You’ll hear how emerging technologies could reshape the way we generate and consume power and get Michael’s thoughts on the future of distributed energy, from batteries and EVs to more unexpected sources of generation.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- What Grid Rails is building and how it works.
- How metered devices can support grid flexibility.
- Why real-time payments could increase participation.
- How utilities can use flexible energy programs.
- Where commercial and industrial customers fit in.
- Why real-time energy signals could change behavior.
- How businesses can turn energy assets into revenue.
- What data centers are looking for from the grid.
- Why energy resilience is becoming a business priority.
- How emerging technologies could reshape energy generation.
Resources In Today’s Episode:
- Michael Grasso: LinkedIn
- Grid Rails
- Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
- Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
- VECKTA: News
