Douglas Maly explores how blockchains can modernize legacy utility systems strained by DERs, EVs, and dynamic energy markets. Through global case studies—including Australia’s peer-to-peer trading, Estonia’s grid tokenization, and Brooklyn’s microgrid—the article highlights blockchain’s strengths in secure transactions, dynamic pricing, and prosumer engagement. While not a cure-all, blockchain offers compelling use cases for grid coordination, provided integration and regulatory challenges are addressed.
Programmable Energy: Blockchain Meets the Grid
Douglas Maly explores how blockchains can modernize legacy utility systems strained by DERs, EVs, and dynamic energy markets.
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