Sponsors: CDMSmith.com/Webinars CDMSmith.com/Energy ImpactAISummit.com When you think of the company 3M, you probably think of Post-it notes. But 3M produces a lot more products than Post-it notes. In fact, 3M is very active in the energy sector. Terry Collier, Vice President of Research and Development for 3M's Electrical Markets Division, joins the show to spend some time talking about the grid. Transmission queues are a well known problem for the energy sector, with some new projects expected to take years before the power they generate can be integrated into the grid. But as you all know, we need more power now. So Terry shares some of the solutions that 3M is developing to help get the most out of existing grid infrastructure. With events like extreme weather putting a strain on grids, Terry also outlines technologies already in the marketplace that aim to enhance grid stability and resiliency. We also discuss cutting-edge innovations to help wind farms, utilities and distributed energy resources (DERs) control their costs, reduce downtime, and optimize performance. More resources from 3M The Future of Our Grid 3M.com/Forward Highlights from Terry Collier Challenges to electrifying everything - (5:13) 3M's activities surrounding EVs - (6:43) Addressing the problem of lengthy transmission queues - (7:47) Deplying sensors to boost grid performance and resiliency - (9:03) More solutions to enhance grid resiliency - (15:41) The role of AI in modern grid management - (18:55) 3M's activities in the wind and solar sectors - (21:42) Terry's bold predictions about the movement to electrify everything - (24:10) The 'One Thing' related to energy that Terry spends the most time thinking about - (26:30) CDM Smith listen. think. deliver.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Sign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief Follow the show on Twitter @RenewablesPod