# Daily Inspiration: “Electricity is the new asphalt, connectivity is the new horsepower, and silicon is the new oil.”
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It's the end of the era of oil. Microgrids now determine the future of energy utilities. The future of just about everything is with batteries. These were just a few of the trends I covered for the major energy conference, an annual highlight of this global organization.  Oil is over? Pretty much. Learn why.

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Source: https://jimcarroll.com/2018/05/siemens-energy-conference-dallas-tx-the-future-of-energy-is-simple-oil-is-over/