In this forward-looking interview for The Miller Report: Real Clear Journalism, Aaron Zubaty, CEO of Eolian, explains how grid-scale battery storage is becoming the linchpin of America’s evolving energy system. Zubaty discusses how smart storage strategies can prevent grid instability events like those seen in Spain and Portugal—and ensure U.S. reliability remains intact.
He also introduces the idea of a "flexible tariff"—a policy innovation he believes could revolutionize how we price and use energy across a diverse generation mix. With AI’s explosive energy appetite becoming a major factor, Zubaty offers a clear-eyed view of what it will take to power the next digital wave without sacrificing stability or affordability.
Finally, Zubaty addresses the national security implications of energy infrastructure—emphasizing the need to keep critical systems and supply chains stateside. His full speech from the Real Clear Energy Future Forum where he discusses the real opportunity of grid-scale batteries: to optimize and manage both tsunami of utility-scale solar and the rush to deploy new gas-fired generation can be found here.