The power we share: community-owned energy

About this episode

Marcus Chen on microgrids, municipal partnerships, and why energy resilience is a community rights issue.

Key takeaways

• Communities should own the infrastructure they depend on.
• Clean energy transitions fail without local consent.
• Engineering and diplomacy are equally important skills.

Topics discussed

About the company

Lumen Grid designs microgrid systems that help municipalities transition to renewable power without sacrificing reliability. Their work sits at the intersection of policy, engineering, and community consent.