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1 America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 - Tryouts, Tears, & Texas 32:48
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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back for its second season! Kay Adams welcomes the women who assemble the squad, Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell, to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of putting together the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Judy and Kelli open up about what it means to embrace flaws in the pursuit of perfection, how they identify that winning combo of stamina and wow factor, and what it’s like to see Thunderstruck go viral. Plus, the duo shares their hopes for the future of DCC beyond the field. Netflix Sports Club Podcast Correspondent Dani Klupenger also stops by to discuss the NBA Finals, basketball’s biggest moments with Michael Jordan and LeBron, and Kevin Durant’s international dominance. Dani and Kay detail the rise of Coco Gauff’s greatness and the most exciting storylines heading into Wimbledon. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/NetflixSportsClub Find more from the Netflix Sports Club Podcast @NetflixSports on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. You can catch Kay Adams @heykayadams and Dani Klupenger @daniklup on IG and X. Be sure to follow Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammel @kellifinglass and @dcc_judy on IG. Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Be sure to watch, listen, and subscribe to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Tudum, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes on Fridays every other week.…
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With fleet electrification accelerating, utilities face both opportunities and challenges in managing EV demand and leveraging vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. In this episode, Mark Braby, Chief Commercial Officer at Synop, joins Power Perspectives to discuss that rapidly evolving relationship between utilities and the transportation sector. Listen in as Mark discusses: - The transformative role of software in uniting fleet operators and utilities for electrification success. - Key use cases demonstrating the real-world impact of V2G technology on grid operations. - The critical data needs of utilities to ensure grid stability amid increasing EV adoption. - The evolving relationship between utilities and transportation over the next decade, including autonomous fleets and smart charging. For utility leaders, fleet managers, and anyone invested in the electrification journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Join host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as they explore how fleet electrification is reshaping the energy landscape with Mark Braby. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/power-perspectives-can-evs-drive-grid-stability Mark Braby's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/mark-braby Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast
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With fleet electrification accelerating, utilities face both opportunities and challenges in managing EV demand and leveraging vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. In this episode, Mark Braby, Chief Commercial Officer at Synop, joins Power Perspectives to discuss that rapidly evolving relationship between utilities and the transportation sector. Listen in as Mark discusses: - The transformative role of software in uniting fleet operators and utilities for electrification success. - Key use cases demonstrating the real-world impact of V2G technology on grid operations. - The critical data needs of utilities to ensure grid stability amid increasing EV adoption. - The evolving relationship between utilities and transportation over the next decade, including autonomous fleets and smart charging. For utility leaders, fleet managers, and anyone invested in the electrification journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Join host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as they explore how fleet electrification is reshaping the energy landscape with Mark Braby. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/power-perspectives-can-evs-drive-grid-stability Mark Braby's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/mark-braby Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast
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×As utilities race to modernize the grid, too often the communication systems needed to communicate with the grid are overlooked. From DER integration and wildfire mitigation to smart meters and real-time situational awareness, none of it functions without robust telecom infrastructure. That reality is why the power utility and telecom nexus is being brought more into the spotlight with each passing year. In this episode, we’re joined by Rusty Williams, President & CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC), a global trade association advocating for the telecom needs of critical infrastructure providers. Rusty brings 30+ years of experience in utility telecom and IT—and he’s here to pull back the curtain on why communications infrastructure is no longer a side topic for utility executives, but instead it must be a a central pillar of the energy transition. From battles over wireless spectrum to debates on pole attachments, this Power Perspectives conversation unpacks the regulatory, policy, and operational issues utilities must navigate to ensure secure, real-time communication across their systems. Key Links: Energy Central Post: TBD Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y5L05dJZtGM Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 Why can’t we be friends? A new POV on utility vegetation management 36:01
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How are utilities supposed to balance 1) strategic grid planning with 2) strong stewardship of the tree canopy we all rely on? It requires a new approach to vegetation management—one rooted in global information sharing that transcends competitive bounds. That’s what today’s guests—Dennis Fallon, Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association, and Justin McQuistan, Corporate Partnerships Manager at the Arbor Day Foundation—are building. And this week, Kim & Lee getting the inside scoop on how they’re doing it. Because trees and vegetation certainly can work in favor of utilities…it’s just about the right tree in the right place. This episode serves as a roadmap for utility leaders who want to redefine their vegetation management approach to go from reactive to proactive. PLUS: The Arbor Day Foundation is giving away free trees. They’ll plant one free tree for the first 200 Piloting the Future listeners who go to this link: https://get.arborday.org/innovationforce Thanks for listening, and go claim your tree now. See you soon.…

1 How AI is mapping the invisible grid underground 52:40
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We’re building the grid of the future today, but how can we do so without fully knowing what’s already underground? That’s the uncomfortable truth facing utilities, city planners, and infrastructure developers as they charge ahead with clean energy, broadband, EV charging, and transmission upgrades. In today’s episode of Power Perspectives, we confront the chaos beneath our feet, and introduce one leader’s bold vision to fix it. This episode’s guest is Itzik Malka, CEO of 4M Analytics, the company currently using AI, satellite imagery, and geospatial analytics to create the first scalable, dynamic map of underground infrastructure. Think “Google Maps” for what’s buried underground—built without boots on the ground, at global scale. In this conversation, we dive into the risks of outdated or missing subsurface data and the cascading costs of uncertainty in construction. And we explore how AI is not just a shiny new tool—but a necessary lens for utilities and contractors to see clearly, collaborate better, and avoid catastrophe. Key Links: Energy Central Post: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/how-ai-is-mapping-the-invisible-grid-underground-84vRiBufx5Kyby9 Itzik Malka on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/member/u5ABP7pagw Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MDtkoKef1c4 Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
At the core of running an efficient, resilient power system, there’s one singular need: interoperability. Do you have one place where everyone, across teams and structures, can go to get the real-time information they need when they need it? Without that, utility leaders are setting themselves up for failure to meet the rising expectations from consumers. But the good news? Maps make interoperability like second nature. And this week on The GISt, we have a step-by-step how-to for utilities that want to strengthen their collaboration. In the last of three top-notch episodes of The GISt with our partners at Esri, we’re joined again by Director of Electric Utility Solutions Bill Meehan & Director of Electric Industry Solutions Pat Hohl. And these two? They’re breaking down some of the coolest ways utilities are sharing information in real time—as it’s happening—to avoid redundancy, become more effective across teams, and nail the three Cs of power: collaboration, coordination, and communication. This episode is brought to you by Esri. Esri is the global market leader in GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping. With Esri software you can add the power of location to modernize how you work. Esri helps to digitally transform utilities by enabling users to create, discover, share, and use maps anywhere, anytime, on any device. The Esri ArcGIS system is a comprehensive GIS allowing organizations to analyze and share their data across the organization. Operators and managers access ArcGIS for improved operational awareness and decision making. Field and office staff use ArcGIS to manage, update, and analyze information about customers, network assets, and work orders. To find out how to digitally transform your utility visit [www.esri.com/electric] to learn more.…
Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize the utility industry, from predicting outages to integrating distributed energy resources. But between headlines and hype, a dangerous pattern is emerging: AI fatigue. Too many pilots, too many proof-of-concepts, and not enough actual results. Utilities risk getting lost chasing the “next shiny object” instead of tackling the biggest, most urgent operational challenges staring them in the face. In this episode, we’re joined by Kim Getgen, Founder & CEO of InnovationForce, who has made it her mission to cut through the noise and help utilities focus. Kim’s team has analyzed more than 600 grid modernization plans to identify critical challenges hidden in plain sight — and she’s on a mission to help utilities match those challenges with real, utility-grade solutions. If you care about real progress — not just buzzwords — this is an episode you won’t want to miss. And if you’re pulled in by Kim’s inspired perspective on innovation, you can catch more on the ‘Piloting the Future’ podcast she hosts, part of the Energy Central podcast network. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/breaking-utilities-out-of-pilot-purgatory-TaXe0xDDYFpfkqb Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8EZkaTqC3d0 Kim Getgen on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/member/7aue97w7Ti Latest Episode of Piloting the Future, Co-Hosted by Kim Getgen: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/piloting-the-future-how-to-scale-with-simplicity-ft-it-s-electric-9uYSJNa0LuJgRoR Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 Piloting the Future: How to scale with simplicity, ft. It’s Electric & Leading Cities 33:33
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The first step to creating widespread change in energy? Know the problem you need to solve. For Tiya Gordon, cofounder & COO of It's Electric, that problem was this: More people would get EVs if they were easier to charge in big cities. So? She got to work creating a solution in the first curbside EV charging system built for metro areas. This week on Piloting the Future, Tiya and Mike Lake, President & CEO of Leading Cities, join Kim and Lee to share the nitty gritty on building their partnership and the first behind-the-meter public curbside charger solution. The episode is packed with insights on building ideas into startups and startups into scalable businesses. Tiya explains how It’s Electric avoided the logjams of direct utility connection for charging infrastructure. Mike explains how he evaluates startups for investment and backing, from innovation to leadership. And Kim and Lee lead us through tons more. This conversation is loaded with real-world insights into the process of creating change, one city and one idea at a time. Learn more about It’s Electric here: https://www.itselectric.us/ And learn more about Leading Cities here: https://leadingcities.org/home…
Behind the energy transition’s headlines about megawatts and microgrids lurks a quiet but critical crisis: a severe shortage of skilled trade workers. These electricians, technicians, lineworkers, and other trade professionals keep the power flowing, yet they’re retiring faster than they’re being replaced — leaving an enormous talent gap just as the grid needs to expand and modernize. In this episode of Power Perspectives, Ruchir Shah, Founder and CEO of SkillCat, joins the conversation to break down how we can rescue the skilled trades pipeline, attract new talent, and modernize training for a rapidly evolving energy industry. Whether you’re a utility executive, HR leader, regulator, or simply someone concerned about energy’s future, this episode will give you a fresh look at why skilled trades matter more than ever, what you can do to help keep this essential workforce strong, and how to attract new, young talent to our sector. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: TBD Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DWhYps7-Wto Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 How utility leaders predict the future with GIS 32:20
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When you see relationships and patterns, you don’t just take a peek at opportunities—you get a preview of risks…and a chance to get out in front of changes that need to be made. That’s the power of GIS as a tool for discovery. Why? Because looking at your reality in a spatial context opens up a new world of discoverability—and that can quite literally take utilities from “I hope so” to “now I know what to do.” Creating that tapestry of high-value information can change everything for power pros. In the second of three top-notch episodes of The GISt with our partners at Esri, we’re joined again by Director of Electric Utility Solutions Bill Meehan & Director of Electric Industry Solutions Pat Hohl. And these two? They’re breaking down some of the coolest ways utilities are leveraging GIS and mapping to do better business—including how one Esri client quadrupled their asset renewal program effectiveness in just one year. This episode is brought to you by Esri. Esri is the global market leader in GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping. With Esri software you can add the power of location to modernize how you work. Esri helps to digitally transform utilities by enabling users to create, discover, share, and use maps anywhere, anytime, on any device. The Esri ArcGIS system is a comprehensive GIS allowing organizations to analyze and share their data across the organization. Operators and managers access ArcGIS for improved operational awareness and decision making. Field and office staff use ArcGIS to manage, update, and analyze information about customers, network assets, and work orders. To find out how to digitally transform your utility visit [www.esri.com/electric] to learn more. Don’t miss the next episode of The GISt ft. Esri—covering GIS for utility collaboration. See you next time.…

1 Redefining utility success w/ Australia's biggest power pros 43:58
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For decades, utility performance has been judged by how well companies met regulatory requirements—but is that enough for the energy transition ahead? In this episode of Power Perspectives, we look at what it means for a utility to evolve beyond compliance, as we’re joined by Guy Chalkley, CEO of Endeavour Energy in Australia, and Richard McIndoe, Executive Chairman of Edge Zero. Together, they’re helping utilities shift from a risk-averse, regulation-driven mindset to one rooted in customer outcomes, DER integration, and future-focused innovation. Australia has faced a rapid influx of distributed energy resources (DERs) and customer-driven change, forcing utilities to respond years ahead of their global peers. U.S. utilities now have an opportunity to learn from that experience—before the disruption lands at their doorstep. That need for transformation means this episode is essential listening for utility executives, regulators, planners, and customer engagement teams alike. It’s not just about the technology—it’s about rethinking the entire framework of utility success. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/redefining-utility-success-w-australia-s-biggest-power-pros-uYOsBQ94fRvllO9 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M7M8w3QfGmA Richard McIndoe on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/member/BBML0B8KoT Edge Zero on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/edgezero Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 Piloting the Future: There’s no innovation without community buy-in, ft. BuildingLens & Prosper Portland 39:12
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Tackling energy’s biggest problems requires true innovators to start somewhere—small solutions turn into enormous ones, faster than you might think. This week on Piloting the Future, hosts Kim Getgen and Lee Krevat hear from David Burchfield, Cofounder of BuildingLens, and Katherine Juengel, Green Cities Industry Liaison at Prosper Portland, about the way Portland is supporting energy innovation—and making community a cornerstone of power programs—one step at a time. We cover distributed energy (the lowest hanging fruit for innovators, as our guests put it), the role of risk taking for utilities that truly want to think for the future, and how to work backwards from the customer to create solutions worth adopting—along with so much more. Listen in for an up-close look at how Portland and the innovators who call it home are proving that transformation is just one relationship away.…
U.S. utilities have invested tens of billions of dollars in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) over the last two decades. As those first-generation deployments approach end-of-life, utilities are facing difficult questions: Did AMI deliver on its promises? Was the investment justified? And what comes next? To get to the bottom of that and look ahead to what comes next in AMI 2.0, Power Perspectives is joined by Steven Lupo, Managing Director for North America at Trilliant. As a seasoned utility and smart grid expert, he’s primed to explain how utility leaders can make smarter, more future-proof investments in the next wave of grid modernization. From balancing risk with innovation, to understanding the real-world performance of next-gen smart meters, this conversation digs into both the strategic and technical sides of AMI 2.0. Whether you're an exec weighing your next major capital deployment or a regulator reviewing grid plans, this episode will sharpen your understanding of where the AMI conversation is headed next. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/is-ami-worth-the-hype-DZTSUYfFCUlfc7D Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r5NckcpesYU Steven Lupo on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/member/tXQtRCMm57 Trilliant on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/Trilliant Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 Utilities have a data problem. Is GIS the solution? 40:57
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What do two GIS experts say when you ask them about the importance of data management for utilities? “You can’t manage what you can’t see.” “If the data is wrong, bad things happen.” “Without data, you have no control.” This week on The GISt, we’re diving deep into GIS as a tool to address latency, remove siloes, and help utilities do less on-prem…so they can do more overall. The root of all this innovation? GIS technology. It’s what pulls disparate data together so power teams can make better decisions, bridge more gaps, and find—as this week’s experts put it—their “aha moment.” In the first of three top-notch episodes of The GISt with our partners at Esri, we’re joined by Director of Electric Utility Solutions Bill Meehan & Director of Electric Industry Solutions Pat Hohl. This episode is brought to you by Esri. Esri is the global market leader in GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping. With Esri software you can add the power of location to modernize how you work. Esri helps to digitally transform utilities by enabling users to create, discover, share, and use maps anywhere, anytime, on any device. The Esri ArcGIS system is a comprehensive GIS allowing organizations to analyze and share their data across the organization. Operators and managers access ArcGIS for improved operational awareness and decision making. Field and office staff use ArcGIS to manage, update, and analyze information about customers, network assets, and work orders. To find out how to digitally transform your utility visit [www.esri.com/electric] to learn more. Don’t miss the next two episodes of The GISt ft. Esri—covering GIS for discovery and for collaboration…two key components of scaling reliable, resilient power systems. See you next time.…

1 A geopolitical wildcard: How the global gas market impacts utilities 38:09
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The U.S. just became the world’s largest exporter of LNG—but is that a blessing or a burden? In this global-scale episode of *Power Perspectives*, we step away from local grid topics to dive into the international dynamics shaping the global energy markets. To do so, we are joined by Anne-Sophie Corbeau of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy. In this conversation, she breaks down how America’s LNG surge is reshaping alliances, inflaming tensions, and creating unexpected risks for utilities back home. From backchannel Russian gas flows into Europe to the breakdown of U.S.-China LNG deals, Corbeau offers insight on what’s *really* driving the gas market—and what utility executives, regulators, and investors need to be watching closely in the months ahead during the Trump 2.0 Administration. From the status of LNG as a strategic asset and a geopolitical wildcard to the specifics of U.S. interactions with China and Russia, Anne-Sophie highlights the right signals for utility leaders to keep an eye on in these international markets, as well as advice for how to plan around political and policy volatility in Washington. This episode is a must-listen for utility professionals trying to navigate an energy landscape that is increasingly global, volatile, and politically charged. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: TBD Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KtVrDZcTIKY Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 Why every utility will have a drone fleet sooner than you think 31:03
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What if your next utility crew didn’t drive, but flew? Autonomous drones are no longer experimental toys, they’re rapidly become indispensable tools for utilities facing today’s most pressing challenges: extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and reliability amid rising demand. In this episode of *Power Perspectives*, we explore how autonomous drones are becoming essential tools for modern utilities—helping detect failures before they happen, reducing field crew risks, and speeding up outage response. To highlight this topic, our guest is Christina Park, Senior Director of Energy Strategy at Skydio, an industry leader at the forefront of AI-powered drone technology. Christina shares lessons from her years leading digital transformation at NYPA and explains how utilities can successfully scale drone programs from one-off pilots to enterprise-wide deployments. From the role of autonomy and AI to tackling inertia within large utility organizations, Christina offers a clear-eyed look at the real-world challenges—and massive opportunities—that drones bring to energy infrastructure. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/why-every-utility-will-have-a-drone-fleet-sooner-than-you-think-OwiMdjzaSz1cLgt Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MV7aGqwfIDA Christina Park on Energy Central: https://www.energycentral.com/member/ahfqLnthAM Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…

1 The GISt: The real ROI of GIS for asset management 22:54
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“The value has been proven.” That’s what Ryan Ciesielski, Group Head of Geospatial at National Grid, told us about the return on investment for utilities deploying GIS tech in asset management. This week on The GISt, we explore: 1) GIS applications for regulation, documentation, and reporting 2) real world use cases of GIS for asset management 3) the realities of partnering with the right entities to make GIS organic and scalable…and so much more. Listen in for an expert’s POV on how geospatial tech is changing the game for smarter asset management, faster outage response, and more efficient field operations.…
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With electricity demand in the U.S. surging—driven by data centers, electrification, manufacturing, and population growth—utilities are under pressure to deliver clean, reliable power at scale. In this episode of Power Perspectives, we explore how Duke Energy, which operates the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the nation, is answering that call. Joining for the conversation is Rounette Nader, Vice President of New Nuclear Generation and License Renewal at Duke Energy. Rounette walks listeners through the company’s multi-faceted strategy to meet rising demand through power uprates, long-term relicensing efforts, and laying the groundwork for deploying advanced nuclear tech like small modular reactors (SMRs). Beyond the technical needs, we also dive into strategies related to community perceptions of nuclear, the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, and what the next few years are expected to look like for Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet. This episode is essential listening for utility leaders, policymakers, and clean energy advocates looking to understand how nuclear fits into the future of the grid. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/duke-energys-nuclear-renaissance Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LMEQJKJGQsM Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 Piloting the Future: If you’re not innovating, you’re dying, ft. Portland General Electric 51:05
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The leaders at Portland General Electric knew they had a choice: Embrace innovative ideas…or get left behind. They chose the former—and now, PGE is charting a new path for scaled utilities to embrace technology, welcome innovation, and ask hard questions to ensure their customers get energy that’s reliable, efficient, and clean, day in and day out. Today on Piloting the Future, hosts Kim Getgen and Lee Krevat get the full rundown on PGE’s recent Innovation Impact Report from Larry Bekkedahl, Senior VP of Advanced Energy Delivery at PGE, and Allegra Hodges, Head of Strategic Innovation at PGE. Larry and Allegra explain PGE’s efforts to build a stronger grid, how strong process can empower innovation, the best strategies for finding consensus in a crowded tech ecosystem…and, of course, where AI fits into all this. PGE completed the first long-distance transmission of electricity in the US in 1889—and they haven’t stopped innovating since. Give this episode a listen to understand how embracing the future became part of a major utility’s culture. Want to check out PGE’s Innovation Impact Report? Find it here: https://portlandgeneral.com/about/who-we-are/innovative-energy Interested in Larry’s recommendation of Collective Genius by Prof. Linda Hill? Learn more here: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=47530 See you next time.…
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The microgrid moment has arrived. Are utilities ready? Microgrids have long been billed as a "future solution"—ideal for resilience, sustainability, and distributed generation, but too costly or complex for widespread use. But in 2025, that future is starting to look like the present. As electricity demand is exploding, driven by the growth of data centers, electrification of everything from buildings to transportation, and a surge of economic activity, utilities are struggling to keep up. To highlight how microgrids can fill in this gap, this episode of Power Perspectives features Michael Stadler, Co-Founder and CTO of Xendee—a pioneer in DER and microgrid modeling. How the business case has shifted, thanks to new cost dynamics and technologies? Are we entering a new era of true grid defection? And is this microgrid boom a threat or opportunity for utility leaders? Hear these questions and more answered as we dive in with Michael. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/microgrid-boom-explained Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yB2tXV4ACCI Michael Stadler on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/michael-stadler Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 The GISt: How GIS is determining the future of the grid 26:39
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Welcome to The GISt, a new limited series from Energy Central. For our first episode, we’ve got a fantastic primer on all things GIS for utilities with Jazzmen Wilson, host of The GIS Chat podcast. What’s on tap? A closer look at what kinds of utilities are leveraging GIS to its fullest capacity. An exploration of AI as a catalyst for global tech adoption. And the real rundown on the key players to know in GIS. Don’t miss this episode—and hit subscribe to hear every other insight-packed interview we’ve got on deck for this series.…
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1 Tariffs, rollbacks, and drill baby drill: Unpacking Trump 2.0 for energy leaders 40:49
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A new presidency always shakes up the energy world — but what happens when it’s not new at all? With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, energy leaders continue to brace for impact. But unlike a traditional administration transition, this one is informed by a prior term — and yet may bring surprises all its own. In this episode of Power Perspectives, we examine what Trump 2.0 really means for the power sector. What has the administration signaled so far? Which executive orders are more smoke than fire? And how might the next few years shape utilities, grid operators, and clean energy stakeholders? To help us cut through the noise and get to the policy signals that matter, we’re joined by Andrea Clabough, Associate at Goldwyn Global Strategies and Nonresident Fellow at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center. With Andrea’s background advising energy companies on U.S. policy, energy security, and geopolitical risk, she’s the perfect guest to address questions like: What should energy companies really take away from the first 100 days? How will the tug of war between federal and state policy play out in energy governance? And what surprises might still lie ahead in the Trump playbook? Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/tariffs-rollbacks-and-drill-baby-drill-unpacking-trump-20-energy-leaders Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8qBGaQGolvg Andrea Clabough on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/andrea-clabough Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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Presenting: The 2025 Energy Central Innovation Awards, a moment to celebrate forward-thinkers, risk-takers, and the big ideas kind of people who are building the future of the energy industry. We’re in a moment of unprecedented change, but one constant remains: smart people who think about where we are *and* where we’re going are giving us a shot at a better future. And this year’s winners—chosen from a record number of Energy Central community nominations for our annual Innovation Awards—are exactly those kind of people. Hear from… Yuval Lubowich, CTO and co-founder of HData (HData.com) Stephanie Gossman, Manager of Grid Transformation for Georgia Power (https://www.southerncompany.com/innovation.html) Pranav Gupta, Manager of Data Science at ICF David Sypnieski, CEO and Founder of Athena Intelligence And get ready to think big. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy.…
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Our latest episode leaves the grid behind—literally—to head into orbit. As the number of satellites and spacecraft in space grows, one fundamental limitation persists: power. These systems are smaller, smarter, and more capable than ever—but they’re energy-starved. That’s where today’s guest, Andrew Rush, steps in. Andrew is the Co-Founder and CEO of Star Catcher, a cutting-edge startup developing the first power grid for space, in space. Instead of sending energy from orbit to Earth like traditional space-based solar concepts, Star Catcher’s revolutionary tech beams energy between spacecraft, enabling new capabilities and unlocking a new era of in-space infrastructure. Whether you're an energy engineer, a space-tech nerd, or a grid operator wondering what lessons in orbit can teach us about Earth’s energy transition, this conversation offers a fascinating peek into the future of power. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: TBD Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IwOnM583itI Andrew Rush on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/andrew-rush Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 The real impacts of Trump 2.0 on energy finance 30:00
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What does a change in U.S. presidential administrations have to do with stalled solar farms in Sub-Saharan Africa or wind projects in Southeast Asia? As it turns out, quite a lot. On this episode of Power Perspectives, we explore how U.S. policy shifts are sending ripples through the global financial system—impacting everything from renewable investments in developing countries to grid upgrades on Main Street USA. We’re joined by Gautam Jain, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and Adjunct Professor at SIPA, to dig into the high-stakes intersection of climate finance, currency risk, and energy geopolitics. Gautam walks us through why the international green finance system is under pressure as the U.S. government scales back funding commitments under the Trump administration. With global investors growing increasingly wary of geopolitical instability, what’s next for the energy transition? And how should utility leaders, policymakers, and financial stakeholders respond? Note: The news in this space is moving fast, so to set context this conversation was recorded on April 4. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/real-impacts-trump-20-energy-finance Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I2VqXraG2Ps Gautam Jain on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/gautam-jain Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 Inside this DOE nuclear research facility, 50 years in the making 31:59
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The U.S. nuclear industry is entering a new era—one that demands cutting-edge research, advanced reactor technologies, and stronger collaboration across the energy ecosystem. And now, that future has a new launchpad: the Sample Preparation Laboratory (SPL) at the Idaho National Laboratory. As the first hot cell facility built by the U.S. Department of Energy in nearly half a century, the SPL is designed to push the boundaries of nuclear materials science. From its autonomous robotic systems to its modular infrastructure, this lab promises to accelerate the pace of discovery while opening doors to collaboration among utilities, researchers, and policymakers. Listen in as Power Perspectives sits down with Colin Judge, Division Director for Nuclear Materials Performance at INL and a key leader behind this groundbreaking initiative, as he shares how this new lab will serve as a critical tool for understanding how materials perform in extreme environments—an essential piece of the puzzle as the energy industry looks to next-generation nuclear technologies. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/inside-doe-nuclear-research-facility-50-years-making Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0cRJR4xKR0o Idaho National Lab on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/o/idaho-national-labs Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 Power Perspectives DTech Debrief: Are utilities becoming tech companies? 24:33
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In a unique edition of Power Perspectives this week, we take you inside the electric utility industry’s season-defining event: DistributeTECH 2025 through the lens of the Energy Central team that was there on the ground. Join Kinsey Grant Baker, Head of Content at Energy Central, and Matt Chester, Community Manager, as they unpack key themes and insights from the conference floor. From the convergence of utilities and technology to the rising influence of AI, the conversation explores how the sector is adapting to transformative challenges. How are utilities evolving into technology companies? What does the future hold for customer-focused planning, workforce innovation, and distributed grid orchestration? Kinsey and Matt break it down with fresh perspectives and real-world examples. Whether you’re curious about the cutting-edge ideas reshaping the industry or you have FOMO because you weren't at DistribuTECH yourself, this episode delivers the takeaways you need. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/power-perspectives-dtech-debrief-are-utilities-becoming-tech-companies Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWnqe0tJ8YU Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 Does the energy industry need a climate reality check? 33:05
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For decades, we've heard about the need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy. Yet despite corporate pledges, policy initiatives, and technological advancements, global emissions keep rising. Now, we find ourselves at a crossroads: either we take immediate and radical action, or we brace for accelerating climate impacts and economic upheaval. So, what does this mean for the energy sector? Can utilities, policymakers, and business leaders move beyond incremental changes to the kind of transformative shifts that climate science demands? To explore these questions, this week's Power Perspectives episode welcomes Kevin Anderson, professor of energy and climate change at the University of Manchester and co-founder of Climate Uncensored. Known for his blunt analysis and data-driven critiques, Kevin has spent his career exposing where we've gone wrong—and, more importantly, outlining where we go from here. If you want to cut through the noise and understand the true scale of the challenge ahead, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/does-energy-industry-need-climate-reality-check Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kBQVQZRfxGw A factor of two: how the mitigation plans of ‘climate progressive’ nations fall far short of Paris-compliant pathways: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14693062.2020.1728209 Three Decades of Climate Mitigation: Why Haven't We Bent the Global Emissions Curve?: www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-environ-012220-011104 Ireland's Climate Justice Obligations, Presentation: https://urlisolation.com/browser?clickId=DB605BC0-9E7C-4D1E-817D-29EC03C1D45C&traceToken=1742828331%3Bmanchesteruni_hosted%3Bhttps%3A%2Fclimateuncensored.com%2Fire&url=https%3A%2F%2Fclimateuncensored.com%2Firelands-climate-justice-obligations-presentation%2F Climate Uncensored: https://climateuncensored.com Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 The Goldilocks problem for grid modernization 26:49
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What’s the biggest challenge facing utilities today? Is it climate change, DER integration, or the explosive growth of data centers? The real answer is the need to balance all of the above, and navigating these forces while keeping the grid reliable and resilient is no small feat. Enter Marcus McCarthy, Senior Vice President of Siemens Grid Software, who joins Power Perspectives to break down the evolving energy landscape. From the concept of the "Goldilocks Zone" in data center planning to how AI is reshaping grid operations, Marcus shares key lessons and strategies utilities need to future-proof their systems. For anyone seeking out insights into where the grid is headed next, this episode is a must-listen. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/goldilocks-problem-grid-modernization Video version of the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1u257hJjKIk Siemens on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/o/siemens Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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How to save energy from partisan politics Can the clean power transition survive partisan politics? If anyone has the answer, it's David Spence, Professor of Energy Law & Regulation at UT Austin and author of the book "Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the U.S. Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship." Today on Power Perspectives, David breaks down the impacts of political polarization on climate and energy policy, the role of media in shaping public perception, and how the power industry moves forward in fractured times. If you've ever felt frustrated by dinner table politics conversations, give this episode a listen—guarantee you'll learn something valuable. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/how-save-energy-partisan-politics Video version of the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FoYxlv5wUC8 David Spence's profile on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/david-spence Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the U.S. Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship: https://bookshop.org/p/books/climate-of-contempt-how-to-rescue-the-u-s-energy-transition-from-voter-partisanship-david-spence/21116536?ean=9780231217088&next=t Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 How utilities can prepare for AI integration 42:38
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AI is changing everything, and power utilities are no exception. From optimizing grid operations to enhancing cybersecurity, AI is already making a tangible impact on how energy is generated, distributed, and managed. But when it comes to grid communications—an area where reliability and security are paramount—what role does AI really play? In this episode of Power Perspectives, we’re joined by two industry leaders from Nokia: Dominique Verhulst, Global Energy Practice Leader; and Hansen Chan, IP Enterprise Solutions Marketing. Together, we unpack some of the biggest questions utility leaders are asking today: - How does AI optimize mission-critical grid communications? - What are real-world examples of AI transforming power utilities? - How are AI-driven data centers reshaping grid infrastructure needs? - What’s on the horizon for AI in the energy sector over the next 5-10 years? Plus, we briefly dive into one of the latest AI breakthroughs—DeepSeek—and what it means for AI-driven power planning and utility networks. So strap in alongside podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester to learn from the deep expertise that Dominique and Hansen bring to the conversation. (This episode brought to you by Nokia) Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/how-utilities-can-prepare-ai-integration Video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qKun5PvHdLg Nokia on Energy Central: energycentral.com/Nokia Hansen Chan's profile on Energy Central: energycentral.com/member/profile/hansen-chan/about Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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1 Inside this CEO's Energy Transition Playbook 28:37
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Balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability—often called the energy trilemma—is one of the biggest challenges facing utility leaders today. And in Michigan, that challenge is magnified by aggressive decarbonization goals, aging infrastructure, and severe weather events. In this episode of Power Perspectives, podcast host Jason Price visits the DTE Energy headquarters in Detroit to chat face-to-face with Jerry Norcia, Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy. In this conversation, Jerry highlights how the company is tackling these timely and critical challenges head-on. From Michigan’s ambitious clean energy targets to grid modernization, energy affordability, and extreme weather preparedness, Jerry shares DTE’s strategy for navigating this pivotal moment in the energy transition. Listen into this conversation from the C-Suite as Jerry highlights: - Michigan’s aggressive clean energy mandates and how DTE is adapting - DTE’s $6 billion grid modernization investment to enhance reliability - The impact of extreme weather on Michigan’s electric infrastructure - Balancing affordability and major infrastructure investments - Ensuring low-income customers have access to energy assistance programs Listen alongside podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as Jerry walks us all through the state of the industry today and into the future from his front row seat. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/inside-ceos-energy-transition-playbook Video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vZHJ1Wigi_c Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast…
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