SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 10, 2026Hacker News

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong

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Google, Tesla, and other tech companies launched a coalition called Utilize to advocate for better use of the electrical grid, which they argue is designed for peak demand but sits mostly underutilized with wasted capacity. The group wants policymakers to embrace technologies like battery storage and virtual power plants that can maximize grid efficiency.

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