"Jacques Beaudry-Losiques' first book "Power Plays" is simply a much-needed masterpiece. He addresses a serious problem lurking in our society, which is the issue of our grid infrastructure and how surging demand for power will test its future preparedness to the core. Jacques does this thoughtfully and fearlessly, explaining the history and current state with considerable detail to provide the necessary context. Particularly impressive is the comprehensiveness of his approach, where he enlightens the reader from all perspectives (Federal policy and legislation, private sector competition, user requirements, global implications, and alternative energy sources as examples). He also manages to strike a perfect balance between technical detail and big-picture strategy, thereby appealing to a wide variety of audiences and reader backgrounds interested in this sector. Jacques does not shy away from raising the alarm and asking the tough questions, which have been lacking from most industry experts up until now.

The book's greatest value is that after highlighting the challenges with where we are, it then offers integrated solutions based on four distinct future scenarios. Since nobody knows where we'll be 5-10 years from now, this positing of different energy sector environments is both enlightening and fascinating. Jacques takes this a step further by applying game theory to these scenarios, which clarifies their implications to a degree not previously done by other authors covering this space. 

Anyone who recognizes the importance of confronting our impending energy crisis, regardless of their role or level of expertise, will find "Power Plays" to be thought-provoking, highly relevant, and eminently readable."

Martin Lattman
Senior Instructor - UMBC Center for Leadership & Innovation

"While working with Jacques Beaudry-Losique on a distributed grid power solution engagement, he would occasionally talk about the upcoming crisis for the US power grid, but I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of the problem until reading "Power Plays: How the Battle for Electrons Wills Define the 21^st Century". In the book Beaudry-Losique is able to articulate exactly what he meant by coming crisis, in a detailed yet easy to digest format. This book is a must read for anyone with an interest on how AI, cryptocurrency and reshoring are going to affect the US going forward and should be required reading for anyone involved in a high power usage industry like Big Tech, the energy sector as well as policy makers at every level. Readers will learn and understand why the US has largely lost the ability to build essential infrastructure at the necessary pace, resulting in a dangerous disconnect between ambitious strategic goals and physical power grid realities.

The most intriguing part of the book is "Power Play" game theory analysis, which maps out four potential futures ranging from a prosperous "High Economic Growth" scenario to a dystopian "Mad Max" outcome defined by rolling blackouts and industry migration. “Having heard much about NIMBY-ism using regulations to block housing developments, it was eye opening to have the book explain how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other policies have evolved into "litigation-first" tools that stall critical transmission projects for decades. By contrasting the US "blocking culture" with China's rapid "building culture," Beaudry-Losique offers a pragmatic roadmap for success that emphasizes a "no regrets" strategy: embracing onsite energy, reforming nuclear permitting, and prioritizing grid-scale storage to ensure that clean, affordable electricity remains a pillar of American industrial might."

Derek Laan
International Business Consultant - Intralink Group, South Korea