Applying SpaceX-Style Design Thinking to Seattle’s Energy System - Feedback Session
How might we apply the design principles that are enabling the current wave of space exploration to the problem of creating a resilient and sustainable energy system in Seattle?
Join me (Holly) as I start to break down this audacious problem, building on what I learned from my time in the SpaceX ecosystem. I'll work from concepts including simplification, rapid iteration, and first-principles, while outlining a technical strategy to strengthen our energy system. I'll primarily talk about the technicals of integrating generation, transmission/distribution + storage, and electrification/use, but will touch on policy and economics as I'm able (not my specialty).
This presentation is a work in progress and primarily exploratory - to clarify my own thinking and talk to people about it. I might share the slides ahead of time, tbd. I welcome feedback on where my approach gets something wrong or could be stronger, as collaborative iteration is really what makes for top-notch engineering ✌
About me: I (Holly) am a former SpaceX engineer, and also have experience in decarbonized energy systems. I'm primarily a systems engineer with an education in mechanical engineering and extensive experience integrating electrical systems. My favorite part of our energy system is the grid.
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