Join us as we discuss the latest energy news and issues that affect Cherryland Electric Cooperative, your northern Michigan member-owned utility.
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This podcast delivers the top stories in the electric utility industry, curated daily using AI-driven tools for maximum relevance and impact. Each episode is generated with advanced language models to provide clear, concise, and timely updates for energy professionals. https://www.linkedin.com/company/currenteventspodcast
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With readers from electric, gas, water and telecommunications, internet/cable utility organizations—as well as other key critical infrastructure segments—we reach a wide-spanning scope of decision makers across the industry. Because we have more than 20 years of established connections with the utility industry, we know this industry and our readership views us with trust that has been earned over many years.
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Real stories of co-op electric utility operators overcoming challenges and serving their communities. Co-hosted by James Tanneberger (CEO of SCI-REMC) and Pablo Fuentes (CEO of Bloom Spatial).
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StoryConnect features interviews with marketers, communicators, CEOs and other leaders at cooperative and independent broadband companies, electric cooperatives and municipal power providers. The goal of the podcast is to help listeners discover ideas to shape their stories and connect with their customers. It is produced by Pioneer Utility Resources.
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Straight talk about the world’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables with energy expert Chris Nelder
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Hosted by Steve Smit, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and founder of Powerhouse Financial Advisors, this podcast is designed to help employees of large publicly traded utility companies take control of their retirement planning. Steve, author of Power Up Your 401(k), shares insights on maximizing 401(k) options, navigating self-directed brokerage accounts, and creating a secure financial future. Tune in for practical advice, helpful resources, and strategies to power up your retirement! Subscri ...
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The T&D World Podcast features utility professionals across the industry discussing the most pressing issues, trends and projects from all facets of electric power-delivery. As a leading electric power resource, our key pillars include educating and informing power industry professionals about market trends, new products, legislation, infrastructure project funding and finance, construction, operation and system maintenance, security, reliability and resiliency. The podcast series is produce ...
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Come listen to an extension of some of the excellent utility safety & ops safety content published in Incident Prevention magazine. Dive deeper into insightful safety topics by hearing interviews with the some of the best and brightest minds in the industry! Learn more about Incident Prevention magazine at incident-prevention.com
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A podcast of Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation, headquartered in Dobson, NC
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Welcome to the Energy Central Podcast Network—your ultimate resource for the biggest ideas, boldest perspectives, and best insights from across the electric power industry. We publish… Power Perspectives. From CEOs of major utilities to founders of energy tech startups pushing the envelope, Power Perspectives curates the news, thought leaders, and big picture conversations most important to modern power professionals—every week on Tuesdays. The Watt & Why. Dive deep into utility business str ...
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Alaska Powerline features conversations with utility leaders and others who are shaping the future of electric energy in Alaska. The podcast discusses electric power policy and educates listeners on the unique issues facing Alaska’s electric utilities.
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NewsData's "People in Power" is an exciting new biweekly podcast that explores issues in the energy industry, featuring expert guests from a wide range of backgrounds. Hosted by veteran energy journalists Jason Fordney and Abigail Sawyer of California Energy Markets and including appearances by writers from sister publication Clearing Up, People in Power will explore trends such as development of a Western wholesale electricity trading market, the transition to a more electrified world of ne ...
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Live Wire is a podcast powered by Kosciusko REMC. Here we discuss co-op matters, energy, community topics, and communicate with KREMC members.
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PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the Boardrooms is a podcast hosted by Thomas Williamson, that bridges the gap between the field and the executive suite in the electric utility industry. Each episode dives into real conversations with linemen, utility leaders, and industry decision-makers to uncover the challenges, innovations, and stories shaping our power grid. From storm response and safety in the trenches to policy shifts and boardroom strategies, PowerGridTalks brings every per ...
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Welcome to Consulting from the Couch, a podcast about leaders, what makes them tick, what drives them, and the challenges they face. During the show, you’ll get to know some of the most genuine people that the host, Steve Goodson, has worked with over the years, and you’ll hear these leaders provide nuggets, tidbits, and takeaways for the emerging leaders of tomorrow. This podcast is brought to you by Brown Leather Couch Consulting (hence known as BLC Consulting)…we’re a communications and o ...
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Discover the future of energy in the Grid Connections Podcast. Join our expert host as we explore the latest innovations and developments in the world of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable transportation. In each episode, we dive deep into topics such as the future of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the impact of renewable energy on our society. We'll discuss cutting-edge technology, industry trends, and the challenges faced by those working to create a more ...
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Discover Co-op Conversations with DEMCO as we explore the power of a local member-owned not-for-profit electric cooperative. Since 1938, DEMCO has woven cooperative principles into every wire, and our business isn’t just about electricity. At DEMCO, we’re more than just an electric company, and our work, is more than just a job. As a local member-owned cooperative, we are your neighbors, your family and your friends. We exist to serve you, and we take a lot of pride in all that we do. Our mi ...
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This bi-weekly podcast from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shares powerful stories of local renewable energy, from mayors discussing their city’s commitment to 100% renewable energy to tales of innovative community owned solar to questions about the the best rooftop solar policy. Join host John Farrell, the director of the Institute’s Energy Democracy Initiative, as he asks if the 100-year-old monopoly market structure for electricity delivery makes sense in an on-demand, distributed ...
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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
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Discovering and learning all things related to high voltage utility work. Touching all aspects of transmission industry including Substation, line and relay disciplines. Connecting and educating the high voltage world by interviewing and discussing all topics related to our industry.
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Electricity. Finance. Transportation. Our water supply. In Hack the Plant, podcast host Bryson Bort looks for answers to the question: Does connecting these systems, and others, to the internet leaves us more vulnerable to attacks by our enemies? We often take these critical infrastructure systems for granted, but they’re all becoming increasingly dependent on the internet to function. From the ransomware threats of Colonial Pipeline to the failure of the Texas power grid, it is clear our in ...
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Hosts Wayne Aston and David Murray explore the critical global pillars of infrastructure development and energy production, from traditional methods to future-forward advancements. The Frontier Line covers the latest industry news, energy innovations, and sustainability trends that are shaping the future. Through expert interviews with industry leaders in renewable energy, utility-scale battery storage, and waste-to-energy technologies, the podcast provides insights into the evolving landsca ...
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Award winning energy journalist Marty Rosenberg shares insights from electric industry experts on emerging technology and trends for powering our lives. We highlight how the electrical grid is changing faster and more dramatically than ever. Grid Talk is part of the Voices of Experience Initiative sponsored by the DOE Office of Electricity’s Advanced Grid Research division.
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Unplugged features topics and stories from one of America’s leading electric cooperatives, Blue Ridge Energy. Electric cooperatives share a unique history that is etched into the framework of rural American life. Founded decades ago on a principle of bringing electricity to rural Americans left in the dark, electric cooperatives have become a beacon for economic growth and innovation in the less populated pockets of the United States. On Unplugged, host Jacob Puckett, interviews guests on a ...
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Quick and concise, Eight Minute Climate Fix covers everything that's happening in climate action and the energy transition. We tackle the complexity of the changes happening in our world and make it easy, and quick, for anyone to understand. Our sister podcast, More Than Eight Minutes, includes the extended versions with our guests for anyone who wants to go a level deeper into these issues.
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We at AAA TREE EXPERTS have a strong and passionate affinity for trees, but we must occasionally remove healthy trees for various reasons, such as precariously positioned trees that are leaning over a home or area of concern, as well as trees that are in close proximity to electric/utility wires. We provide safe and prompt tree removal utilizing the latest arborist techniques and well-maintained equipment. Wayne Neal – President/Founder. ISA Certified Arborist with 20+ years experience in th ...
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Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid. We discuss ways to leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself. Greg is an energy expert with over 30 years of experience in utility power. Nate is not an energy expert! Together they discuss a multitude of topics and frequently interview subject matter experts.
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Grid Forward’s podcast series with industry leaders on what lies ahead for advancing our electric grid. Hosted by Bryce Yonker, CEO and executive director of Grid Forward. Formerly Grid Forward Chats, this season of Grid Forward Forum is sponsored by Virtual Peaker.
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Award-winning author Jeff Julia hosts educational discussions on energy and ways to seize control of your utility bills! Buy the Award-winning Book on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2IxLnzZ
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After 25 years helping litigators find the right expert witnesses, Round Table Group’s network contains some of the world’s greatest experts. On this podcast, we talk to some of them about what’s new in their field of study and their experience as expert witnesses.
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Clean tech, green finance and energy innovation are the three lanes on the road to a successful global energy transition. At the intersection of these lanes is a place where ideas on finance, technology and policy are shared and debated. That intersection is Interchange Recharged. Sylvia Leyva Martinez, principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie, invites visionaries, entrepreneurs, policy-makers and energy analysts to explore the newest developments in renewable technology, explain the ideas on glo ...
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In today's digital age, managing your utility bills has never been easier. The Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) provides a user-friendly online platform for customers to check their electricity bills conveniently. Whether you’ve misplaced your physical bill or simply prefer the ease of online access, this guide will walk you through the steps to check your GEPCO electricity bill online easily.
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Rural Broadband Today is a new podcast focused on one of the most important issues facing Rural America. It tells the stories of those working to bring broadband internet access within reach of every citizen. This interview-style show presents conversations with elected officials, industry experts and business leaders at the forefront of America’s efforts to solve the rural broadband challenge.
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The Energy Industry is uniquely evolving as traders are under increasing pressure to manage costs, cash, limits, and risks. The Insider’s Guide to Energy Podcast addresses current and emerging challenges business executives face daily through stories shared from peers and industry experts while covering topics such as innovation, disruptive technologies, and emerging trends.
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We already have many of the climate solutions we need. But scaling them is hard. The Green Blueprint is a show about the people who are architecting the clean economy. Every other week, host Lara Pierpoint profiles the founders, investors, and organizational leaders who are solving complex challenges in the quest to build climate technologies fast.
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Interviews, analysis and reporting from S&P Global Commodity Insights on energy and commodities' transition to a cleaner future. Hosts Taylor Kuykendall and Eklavya Gupte speak with policymakers, industry professionals and SPGCI in-house experts worldwide on topics related to decarbonization, climate, emerging fuels and energy sources, and the outlook for commodity markets from oil to power to metals. The Energy Evolution podcast has merged with the Platts Future Energy podcast as of January ...
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LogisticsMatter is an independent platform that shares news and insights on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. LogisticsMatter's Founder Martijn Graat talks to thought leaders in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Leadership Lyceum: A CEO’s Virtual Mentor podcast series provides situational advice to a wide audience of leaders and boards of directors through conversations with those that have been there. The podcast brings unprecedented, one-on-one access to top, current and retired, CEOs and Directors of Boards and provides beneficial information and valuable insight on situational and topical issues that confront CEOs and Boards from those that have faced them before - often in dramatic circumst ...
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On the ROI podcast, we discuss some of the most important questions facing investment professionals today, ranging from macroeconomic views, to perspectives on the equity and fixed income markets, to insights on practice management. We aim to cut through the noise, examine the data, and provide fresh insights to investment professionals as they help their clients find better ways to invest…seeking to generate attractive returns on their investments.
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Whether you are on the road to a job site or storm restoration effort or relaxing after a long workday, you can listen to stories about storm restoration efforts, best practices in line work and the men and women in the line trade. You will also have the opportunity to share your comments on topics covered in the podcasts. We invite you to subscribe to the podcast today and become part of our Line Life community.
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Bites and Bytes Podcast explores cybersecurity, technology, and beyond in the food industry. Discover the exciting world where cybersecurity, technology, and the food industry converge on the Bites and Bytes Podcast. As one of the few shows focusing on cybersecurity in the food sector, we offer unique insights and groundbreaking discussions. Our interview-style chats and in-depth discussions reveal the challenges and innovations at the intersection of digital defenses, food protection, and s ...
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Welcome to the CleanTechies Podcast, the #1 Podcast for Climate Tech Entrepreneurs ----- Support the show more directly via our Substack where we also publish writing on the episodes we record. https://cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe ----- Interested in Advertising: [email protected]
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Applying Lean Six Sigma to the Environment
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We Built A Thing is about making things with our hands, sharing videos about the process, being dads and constantly learning. We are all part-time makers, dads and all have YouTube channels we are trying to grow. Throughout this podcast, we plan to talk about making things, making videos to share on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc..
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2025.09.26 | AI Demand Shock: Washington's Wild Energy Policy Flip-Flops
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The federal government is simultaneously yanking over $13 billion in unobligated clean energy funds while forcing old coal plants to stay online via emergency "must-run" orders, all to meet unprecedented AI demand. This collision of aggressive industrial policy and massive load growth is creating maximum policy risk and regulatory volatility across…
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Engaging with Electrical Utility Expert, Christopher Larson
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What happens when a seasoned electrical utility professional with 35 years of experience decides to leverage his expertise in the courtroom? Christopher Larson, president of Larson Elite and a certified fire and explosion investigator, shares his fascinating journey into expert witnessing in this candid conversation. The conversation delves into pr…
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Union Care Solutions - A Conversation on Mental Health in the Electrical Industry
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In this vital episode, host Kate Wade sits down with Jenny Lavin, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Union Care Solutions, to tackle the pressing mental health crisis within the union electrical community. Jenny, a union wife and mother with deep family roots in the IBEW, shares the alarming statistics that prompted her to take action: in the con…
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Electric Utility Lessons for Food & Ag with Kylie McClanahan
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On this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin Demoranville talks with Kylie McClanahan, Chief Technology Officer at Bastazo, about what food and agriculture can learn from the electric utility sector. With nearly a decade of experience in the electric utility sector and a PhD in computer science, Kylie brings a systems-thinking perspective to…
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009: Innovation and Public Entrepreneurship: Building Community Wealth Through Cooperatives (with Keith Taylor - UC Davis)
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In this episode of The Co-Op Heroes podcast, host Pablo Fuentes sits down with Keith Taylor, Professor of Economic Development at UC Davis and self-described "People's Professor," to explore how electric cooperatives are leading innovation in rural America. Keith shares the remarkable story of Anza Electric Cooperative in Southern California, which…
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Engaging with DEA Compliance and Pharmaceutical Quality Expert, Benjamin Mink
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The journey from law enforcement to expert witness isn't a common one, but for Benjamin Mink, it provided the perfect foundation for becoming a leading voice in DEA compliance and opioid litigation. In this revealing conversation, Mink shares how his background as an Alaska State Trooper and undercover narcotics detective uniquely positioned him to…
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A 50-year utility vet's reliability wakeup call for the industry
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Welcome to a new show from Energy Central: The Watt & Why, hosted by Mike Smith.What might happen to the electricity grid if we don’t make a change soon? Americans may lose 817 hours of power (34 days) per year by 2030…but that doesn’t have to happen.So: What’s the solution to a grid under major stress from extreme weather, concentrated large load …
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Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating UAS Regulations in the Power Sector
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In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast producer Christina Marsh sits down with Nate Ernst, president of the Tactian Group, to explore how unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are reshaping electric utility operations. They discuss the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule and how it will affect utility UAS operations. Part 108 would enable drones to cover…
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ICYMI: ROWs and Corridors: Nature's Treasured Pathways from the 2025 Vegetation Management Supplement
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Every June, T&D World publishes the annual Vegetation Management supplement in partnership with the Utility Arborist Association (UAA). One of these feature articles explores how Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is driving biodiversity through its ROW and utility corridor management program in Northern California. This article, authored…
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2025-09-25 | Who Will Power AI? The Grid War Over Centralized Supply
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The US electric landscape is fracturing into "two grids," forcing utility professionals to grapple with whether to follow centralized fossil power or decentralized flexibility. We analyze the federal "energy dominance" agenda, including a $13 billion clean energy fund clawback and the controversial use of emergency powers to stop coal retirements, …
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Agricultural byproducts like corn stover, wood chips, and soybean husks typically get left to decompose and release carbon dioxide. Don’t call them “waste” though; some farmers use these byproducts as field cover to improve soil health. And industry uses a fraction of this biomass as feedstock for valuable products like ethanol, electricity, and he…
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You’re Not Ready to Retire If This Is All You’ve Done
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Send us a text You’ve spent decades building your investment accounts, monitoring the markets, and contributing to your 401(k). That’s great. But here’s the truth: you’re not ready to retire if that’s all you’ve done. Retirement planning isn’t just about your portfolio; it’s about so much more. In today’s episode, Steve explains why focusing only o…
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A New Coalition for a Distributed Energy Future — Episode 245 of Local Energy Rules
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Learn about how Common Charge is fast-tracking a future where your distributed energy assets make the electric grid work better for everyone. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/common-charge-ler245 | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast…
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S11E16 - By the Numbers: What Cherryland’s KRTA Metrics Reveal
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In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and CFO Brad Pavwoski to break down the co-op's Key Ratio Trend Analysis (KRTA) and why it matters to members. From financial health and operational efficiency to system reliability, KRTA metrics give Cherryland a clear picture of how the co-op st…
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[Episode #259] – 10th Anniversary: New Marching Orders
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For our 10th anniversary, we reflect on our work so far, and consider what the next ten years might require. Whereas we spent the past decade focusing on techno-economic subjects, like explaining climate science and climate policy, and showing that energy transition technologies are practical and affordable, the next decade is likely to be far more…
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323 - Looking Toward Future Projects & Cabinet Bases Set
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In this conversation, Bruce and Mark discuss various aspects of home building and renovation, including messaging features for reminders, updates on construction progress, flooring decisions, cabinetry layout, plumbing, insulation, and future projects. They share insights on the challenges and techniques involved in their respective projects, empha…
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2025.09.24 | Utility Crisis Point: Sempra’s Back-to-Basics Meets the Advanced Nuclear Peak Amidst Policy War
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The utility sector is undergoing major strategic shifts, highlighted by Sempra’s $10 billion sale of a large stake in its infrastructure partners to focus 95% of earnings on regulated U.S. utilities, prioritizing stable, predictable returns. Simultaneously, the push for massive growth is accelerating as Evergy and Terrapower advance plans for the N…
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What Metrics Are Broadband Marketers Watching?, With Tim Gilford
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Data-driven marketer Tim Gilford shares which metrics and data points he’s watching in order to track progress and make strategic decisions. Special Recording: Live at the NTCA Sales and Marketing ConferenceBy Pioneer Utility Resources
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Shortening the nuclear development cycle from decades to years
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For decades, nuclear has struggled with cost overruns and delays — Georgia’s Vogtle plant being the latest example. Kairos Power co-founder and CEO Mike Laufer thinks the solution is to flip the script: focus first on non-nuclear demonstrations and then iterate quickly. It’s a counterintuitive and potentially risky strategy . Rapid iteration isn’t …
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Path to net-zero gets bumpy for US, European utilities
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In this week's episode of Energy Evolution, hosts Taylor Kuykendall and Eklavya Gupte discuss a new series of articles from the S&P Global Commodity Insights newsroom examining how some of the world's largest companies are faring on their path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The hosts interview Commodity Insights senior news reporters Karin R…
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Utility Security Podcast - Deep Dive - Substation Intrusion - Are You Ready To Response?
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Substation Intrusion - Are You Ready To Response? Written by Ross Johnson on August 26, 2025. Posted in Infrastructure Security. A critical security breach at a power substation on Christmas morning. It’s a nightmare scenario, but one that utilities must be prepared for. In this episode of the Utility Security Podcast, we explore the vital, yet oft…
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2025.09.23 | $16 Billion Crisis: PJM Chaos, Pennsylvania’s Threat, and the War Over America’s Grid Governance.
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The electric utility sector is facing an incredibly high-pressure moment, fueled by the collision between skyrocketing demand, particularly from AI data centers, and long-term decarbonization promises. This tension peaked with the July 2025 PJM capacity auction, which resulted in an eye-watering $16.1 billion price tag—a roughly 1,000% historical j…
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California's Dumpster Fire Energy Policies, Gensler In the Headlines, and Incoming President & CEO of Edison Electric Institute Drew Maloney Pleads with Congress for Regulatory Reform
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Send us a textBy Wayne M. Aston & David P. Murray
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What to do now clean energy subsidies are going? Analysis and insights from clean energy’s biggest North American event
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As RE+ 2025 wrapped up in Las Vegas, the mood across the show floor was one of contradiction: anxiety, anger, optimism, and opportunity all rolled into one. In this episode, Sylvia Leyva Martinez – Research Director and analyst covering global solar markets - sits down with Chris Seiple, Vice Chair of Power & Renewables, and Kasim Khan, Senior Anal…
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Ep 55 | Dave McGarel | Reassessing the Reality of a Re-Rating Rally. | ROI Podcast
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Dave McGarel discusses potential winners and losers in the equity market as the Federal Reserve embarks on a new interest rate cutting cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust Portfolios Connect with us…
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2025.09.22 | AI Power Crisis: DOE Revives Fossil Plants & Who Pays for the Future Load?
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The electric utility sector has reached a critical inflection point as skyrocketing load growth driven by AI and data centers bumps against crucial decarbonization timelines. In response, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched the "Speed to Power" initiative, a major shift that includes bringing retired thermal generation back online to utilize ex…
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Permitting delays are breaking the grid. Here’s one CEO’s fix
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The power grid is under historic strain. Electricity demand is climbing, climate impacts are intensifying, and the clean energy transition is accelerating. Despite this well agreed upon urgency, new infrastructure projects keep getting stuck in permitting delays, siting disputes, and interconnection backlogs. For the nation’s more than 2,000 public…
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Engaging with Supply Chain Expert, Steve Hopper
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When Steve Hopper received an unexpected call from an attorney thirteen years ago, he never imagined it would lead to a second career spanning over 55 cases as an expert witness in warehousing and logistics. Initially skeptical about expert witnessing due to negative media portrayals, Hopper discovered the critical importance of bringing specialize…
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2025.09.19 | Power Play: How the Global AI Race Turned Electricity into a National Security Weapon—and Why Your Local Grid is Stressed.
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This episode explores the major collision course developing between the top-down federal strategy push for massive grid expansion and the severe regional reliability limits and local cost pressures faced by utilities on the ground. This drive is now framed as geopolitical, with the US Department of Energy (DOE) launching the "Speed to Power" initia…
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Live from the 2025 Trees & Utilities: Featuring Dennis Fallon, Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association
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More than 1,500 utility vegetation management professionals joined forces in Knoxville, Tennessee, this September for the 2025 Trees & Utilities event, presented by the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and the Arbor Day Foundation. During this episode, Dennis Fallon, the executive director of the UAA, shares his thoughts on trends and best practi…
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Grid Resiliency in a New Era: Confronting Climate and Supply Chain Realities
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As extreme weather becomes more frequent and global supply chains remain unpredictable, electric utilities are under growing pressure to strengthen the resilience of their distribution networks. In this episode of T&D World Live, Ken Woo, President of Marmon Utility, shares a global perspective on two of the most urgent challenges facing utility pr…
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Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation?
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Utilities are known for spending, but not always where it counts. In fact, hyperscalers in Big Tech outspend utilities by 10x when it comes to critical R&D.So as we move into the data center-dominated future, how will utilities learn to spend on innovation and navigate challenges from scope to timeline to transparency? Our mission on today’s episod…
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Send us a textBy Wayne M. Aston & David P. Murray
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2025.09.18 | The Billion-Dollar Question: Can Utilities Square AI Demand with Climate Goals?
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The electric utility industry faces a major tension as a massive surge in electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers and manufacturing, collides with ongoing climate policy challenges. This creates a complex picture where federal strategy appears split: the Department of Energy seeks rapid grid expansion, even considering retired fossil …
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Inflation Is Still Wrecking Retirement Confidence
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A decade ago, DERs were hot. The hype was that things like batteries, smart devices, and other distributed energy technologies would offset the need for expanding traditional grid infrastructure. But DERs never took off, at least not at the scale that many hoped for. They had high price tags and short track records compared to the existing substati…
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322 - Keeping the Tootsies Warm & Rock for Driveway
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Mark muds his little hands off and plans on keeping his tootsies warm with a heater floor in the kitchen. Bruce gets some rock put down on the new driveway. Plus, a ton more! Mark's YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/gunflintdesigns Bruce's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bruceaulrich DIRTtoDONE on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/DIRTtoDON Be…
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2025.09.17 | AI vs. The Grid: Two Days That Shook Our Energy Future
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This episod reveals the intense pressures on the electric utility sector as massive AI-driven electricity demand reshapes corporate energy strategies, with tech giants like Blackstone acquiring power plants for reliable, "spiky" power. Simultaneously, significant federal policy moves, including easier regulatory paths for natural gas projects and s…
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Ep 2 - From Apprentice to Mentor: Jesse McLeral on Linework, Training, and TikTok Influence
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In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with journeyman lineman Jesse McLeral, also known on TikTok as afewclickslow. Jesse shares his unique journey into the trade, starting with a high school youth apprenticeship program that gave him hands-on experience long before line schools became popular. We dive into: How Jesse …
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Leading in a Small Rural Community
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What does leadership look like when every decision you make affects people you'll see at the grocery store tomorrow? Schumata Brown, Town Manager of Maysville, North Carolina, knows this reality intimately. As a native son who chose to stay and serve his hometown, Brown brings a unique perspective to leadership that's equal parts practical wisdom a…
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2025.09.16 | AI's Power Gold Rush: Can Our Grid Handle the Demand Surge?
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This episode explores the "power gold rush" ignited by Artificial Intelligence, which is fundamentally reshaping investment decisions and creating immense new energy demands. We examine how this surge in demand is driving ambitious policy goals, such as adding 300 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity by 2050, and influencing immediate market moves, in…
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Navigating the world after OB3: implications for innovation and local manufacturing | Sponsored content from Hithium - Recorded Live at the PowerUp Stage at RE+
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Recorded live at RE+, Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, hosts Ryan Chen and Neil Bradshaw from Hithium to unpack the true costs of OB3, the constraints on innovation and fire safety as result of the bill, and the future possibilities for AIDC. Neil Bradshaw is Director of Global Applications Engineering, and takes the view…
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In this episode of the Energy Evolution podcast, Eklavya Gupte speaks with co-host Taylor Kuykendall, a senior metals and mining reporter at S&P Global Commodity Insights, about the current state of the US coal industry. Although the sector has experienced a significant decline in its share of electricity generation over the past several decades, r…
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2025.09.15 | Data Centers Trigger Unprecedented Demand and Radical Power Policies
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The US electric power sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, particularly from data centers, which is putting immense strain on the grid. This surge is accelerating radical policy ideas, including discussions of forcing data centers offline during power emergencies, and exacerbates the tension between immediate reliabi…
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Utilities are fighting wildfires with...data?
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Wildfires are no longer just a seasonal threat — they’re a year-round crisis reshaping the way utilities must plan and operate. With billions in damages each year and mounting regulatory and reputational risks, utilities are under intense pressure to respond faster, smarter, and more proactively to protect both the grid and the communities they ser…
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