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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... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Quinlan
Leads energy research and co-heads ScottMadden's Grid Edge Community of Practice.
ScottMadden
Episode: AI and the stress test for utilities
Rachel Huang
Director of Distributed Energy Solutions at SMUD
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Episode: Can this utility meet its zero carbon 2030 goal?
Noah Kaufman
Economist with experience in energy and climate change policy.
Center on Global Energy Policy
Episode: What does clean energy mean for coal towns?
Raiford Smith
Global Head of Power and Energy for Cloud for Google. Recognized innovator and technologist in the energy domain, with multiple patents and extensive experience in sustainable solutions.
Google
Episode: A Google exec’s POV on the energy bets worth making
Adam Lee
Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy
Episode: The grid's biggest cyber threats, according to an FBI vet
Jay Stowe
Principal at the Stowe Utility Group, helps utilities meet customer expectations.
Stowe Utility Group
Episode: What’s really keeping utility CEOs up at night
Craig Lewis
Founder and Executive Director of the Clean Coalition, with extensive experience in technology and policy innovation.
Clean Coalition
Episode: How to un-duck the grid
Judith Curry
President and co-founder of the Climate Forecast Applications Network and Professor Emeritus at Georgia Tech
Episode: Judith Curry: We’re wrong about climate change
Christoph Graf
Senior Economist at the Institute for Policy Integrity at NYU School of Law, focusing on energy and climate policy.
Institute for Policy Integrity
Episode: How capacity markets broke—and what it takes to fix them

Hosts

Mike Smith
Host with decades of power utility industry experience who engages in discussions centered around utility business strategies and leadership challenges within the sector.
Kinsey Grant Baker
Host known for leading conversations focused on utility dynamics, innovations, and community-centric energy solutions, drawing insights from a wide array of industry experts.

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AI and the stress test for utilities
Q: Can you give us a quick piece of advice or insight to any of the utility execs who might be listening, who feel like they're losing a little sleep over the impact of AI on their businesses?
Continue to pilot and innovate. AI is sometimes called a jagged frontier, and the only way to find where it works is to keep trying.
AI and the stress test for utilities
Q: What are some of the big contours or themes or conversations that are coming up when utility execs, leaders, operators are talking about how AI might change the way that they do business?
The strong growth in demand and meeting that demand in a timely manner is front of mind, with significant investment needed to build out distribution and transmission.
Can this utility meet its zero carbon 2030 goal?
Q: How does SMUD define its net zero goals?
Rachel explains that SMUD's board declared a climate emergency and decided to pursue absolute zero carbon from its electricity by 2030 rather than a net-zero approach.
Can this utility meet its zero carbon 2030 goal?
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about your role at SMUD?
Rachel discusses her role overseeing the Distributed Energy Solutions team, which focuses on programs related to energy efficiency, electrification, load flexibility, battery storage, and distributed generation.
What does clean energy mean for coal towns?
Q: What role should utility professionals play to aid in the economic resilience of their communities?
Utilities should plan proactively, considering the broader community impacts of their decisions and ensuring an equitable transition alongside their operational viability.

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Content across episodes largely focuses on the electric power industry, engaging in critical conversations surrounding utility management, energy transitions, and technological innovations. Key topics include the challenges faced by utilities, the integration of renewable energy sources, and the evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence and data centers. Episodes often feature industry leaders sharing insights into pressing issues such as customer engagement, energy affordability, and the complexities of regulatory frameworks. Unique perspectives are provided by a range of experts, reflecting not only on current trends but also on future opportunities within the energy sector, making it a valuable resource for professionals looki... more

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