Beyond the Grid

Episode 1: Rethinking the Grid with Chris Ellis, CEO of Edged Infrastructure 

In our debut episode of Beyond the Grid, host Beth Ratner sits down with Chris Ellis, CEO of Edged Infrastructure and a pioneer in the microgrid space, to explore the future of energy, data centers, and the electric grid. 

Chris shares how Endeavour proposes to bring down peak demand with just two simple changes. He explains how data centers—often blamed for increasing energy demand—can actually be part of the solution, not the problem. 

Together, they dig into: 

• The misunderstood relationship between AI, data centers, and grid capacity 
• How on-site generation and smarter controls can shift the energy conversation 
• Why sustainability has to start with people—and the importance of global access to clean energy 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about infrastructure, innovation, and the people shaping our energy future.