California Needs $370 Billion Grid Investment: Edison CEO

The video discusses the impact of electric vehicles and renewable energy on the electrical grid, highlighting the need for significant investment and expansion to accommodate increased load by 2045. It explores strategies for achieving net zero emissions in California, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and diverse technologies. The video also addresses climate change challenges and the need for grid hardening to enhance safety and reliability.

What is the expected annual growth rate of the electrical load by 2030?

• 4%

• 3%

• 2%

• 1%

How much investment is needed in California's power sector by 2045?

• $250 billion

• $150 billion

• $500 billion

• $370 billion

What is the projected increase in clean energy resources on the grid by 2045?

• Remain the same

• Quadruple the current resources

• Triple the current resources

• Double the current resources

Which technology is NOT mentioned as necessary for achieving net zero?

• Renewables

• Small module reactors

• Nuclear fusion

• Geothermal

What percentage has the probability of equipment starting a catastrophic fire decreased by since 2018?

• 85%

• 50%

• 65%

• 75%