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Google and Tesla think we’re managing the electrical grid all wrong
Publisher description: The duo have teamed up with other companies to launch Utilize, which seeks to change how the grid is used and regulated.
TechCrunch | Mar 10, 2026 | Tim De Chant
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Google, Tesla, and data center developer Verrus are among a group of companies arguing that the electrical grid is being underutilized and they want everyone — especially politicians — to know about it. The three companies along with HVAC giant Carrier, virtual power plant company Renew Home, distributed energy resource developer Sparkfund, and smart electrical panel startup Span founded a new group called Utilize to get that message across. The group, which launched Tuesday, is advocating to change the way the grid is built and used.
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