Harris, Phillip 2010-05-17
After a long career managing one of the nation's largest electrical grids, Phillip Harris created the company Tres Amigos to provide a system to allow energy to be moved between grids
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Interviewee Name: Phillip Harris
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Date: May 17, 2010
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:44:11
Abstract
Background, Electrical engineer, Success in his career, Electricity as a product, Conflicts with electric industry, Lawsuits with commissions, Great Depression, Inflation/stagflation, Electricity Movements, Finances with utilities, Coal Slurry movement, Use and Useful principle, Regulatory act, Caused problems with rate payers, Inefficient, Power Electronics, Help the grid work smarter, Keeps grid in balance, Other problems, Green power, US not moving ahead with other countries, Stability, Tres Amigos, Helps economy, Storage, Creates opportunities, Smart Grids, Other innovations, Wireless communities, Universal learning, Reasons for choosing site, Large amount of land, Community support, Other plans, Investing in more efficient innovations, Improvements with Tres Amigos
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