Why AI is Pushing the U.S. Power Grid to its Breaking Point | Steven Cunningham - E128

Did you know U.S. energy demand is set to spike 25% in the next five years? In this live episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with Steven Cunningham, CFO and Co-Founder of Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how distributed solar and battery energy systems are reshaping the electricity grid. Steven breaks down how Madison is building hundreds of on-site and near-site generation assets across the U.S., serving large-scale commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. From skyrocketing electricity demand driven by AI and data centers to the 25% surge in national energy needs over the next five years, Steven unpacks how agile, modern energy companies can outperform legacy utility monopolies—and how AI will supercharge Madison’s operational edge. A must-watch for anyone interested in climate tech, grid innovation, and the economics of energy.

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Chris Madden

Host • 14%

Steve Cunningham

Guest • 86%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest overview
0:15	Madison Energy Infrastructure and distributed generation
1:03	Traditional vs. distributed electric grid systems
1:47	Company growth and energy savings for clients
3:25	US energy demand, supply, and cost trends
6:06	Diversifying energy sources and AI management
8:02	Solar panel materials and construction
9:02	AI in energy data and marketing strategies
12:25	Finding more information about Madison Energy Infrastructure

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