Blueprints Podcast: The Future of the Grid

Madeline Darst, Redaptive’s Head of Enterprise Operations, sits down with board member Audrey Lee, CEO of Lyra Power Technologies, to explore how the electrical grid is evolving amid rising demand from AI, data centers, and electrification. Drawing on her experience at Microsoft, Sunrun, and in public policy, Audrey shares insights on innovating within regulated markets, the role of financing in scaling clean energy, and how businesses can adapt alongside a rapidly changing energy landscape.

The conversation also dives into market design, regulatory challenges, and the long-term impact of today’s infrastructure decisions. Audrey highlights the importance of energy equity, customer-driven solutions, and emerging technologies—from distributed energy to power electronics—that will shape a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable grid.