This week on The Tie In, Mark is in the field at DistribuTECH 2025, the premier grid modernization and clean energy technology conference, interviewing innovation leaders solving critical sustainability and infrastructure challenges.

Featured clean energy technologies: AI-powered utility infrastructure software accelerating grid upgrades (Bentley Systems), breakthrough lithium battery safety technology preventing thermal runaway in commercial energy storage (Viridi), utility-grade modular microgrid systems providing resilient renewable power (Box Power), smart electrical panel load management eliminating costly service upgrades (SPAN).

Learn how these innovations enable decarbonization, reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and make renewable energy practical across industries—from entertainment and manufacturing to real estate and beyond.

Perfect for sustainability professionals, energy managers, facility directors, corporate ESG officers, climate consultants, cleantech enthusiasts, production managers, and anyone navigating the renewable energy transition.

Topics: Grid modernization, renewable energy infrastructure, battery storage safety, microgrid applications, electrical service upgrades, decarbonization strategies, net zero goals, sustainable facility management, ESG compliance, clean energy transition, power grid resilience, climate technology solutions, energy cost reduction.

Learn more about our guests:

Bentley Systems

Brad Johnson on LinkedIn

Viridi

Hal Corin on LinkedIn

Box Power

Rithy Chheang

SPAN

Troy Daniels on LinkedIn

Connect with our hosts:

Zena Harris on LinkedIn

Mark Rabin on LinkedIn