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Decarbonization
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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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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 happe... more

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 permi... more

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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 inn... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Smith
Principal at KLN Group
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Episode: Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation?
Erik Helland
Commissioner at Iowa Utility Commission
Iowa Utility Commission
Episode: Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation?
Jason Wild
Co-founder and CEO at Wild Innovation & Strategy Excellence
Wild Innovation & Strategy Excellence
Episode: Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation?
Dan Lysaker
Director of Product Design at Emerson's AspenTech Digital Grid Management
Emerson
Episode: Utilities are fighting wildfires with...data?
Dr. Elizabeth Cook
Vice President of Technical Strategies at the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies
AEIC
Episode: Who will power the AI future?
Ken Silverstein
Senior Contributor at Forbes
Forbes
Episode: Who will power the AI future?
Christina Hayes
Executive Director of Americans for the Clean Energy Grid
Americans for the Clean Energy Grid
Episode: Why transmission could save (or sink) the energy transition
Dr. Comfort Manyame
Geospatial technology leader, strategist, and current director of geospatial R&D at EMPACT Engineering.
EMPACT Engineering
Episode: Moving beyond the map: How GIS takes utility leaders from reactive to proactive
Brandy Bolden
Chief Customer Officer at SMUD
SMUD
Episode: How to be an energy leader—no matter your job title

Hosts

Kim Gergen
Co-host of Piloting the Future, focusing on the leaders and innovators of the energy sector.
Lee Krevat
Co-host of Piloting the Future, engaging with energy innovators and leaders.
Jason Price
Host of Power Perspectives Podcast, focusing on insights from CEOs and thought leaders in the electric power industry.
Matt Chester
Energy Central's Community Manager and Podcast Producer.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Timely and relevant content regarding the utility industry

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Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation?
Q: What do you think about the connection between affordability and innovation?
Mike suggests that operational excellence culture makes it challenging for utilities to incorporate innovation effectively into their processes.
Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation?
Q: Can you help us understand the MIT report finding that despite 30 to 40 billion in enterprise investment into Gen.AI that the surprising result is that 95 percent of organizations are getting zero return?
Jason outlines the findings from the MIT report around generative AI spending and emphasizes the need for clear focus rather than trying to address multiple issues at once.
Who will power the AI future?
Q: Are utilities sharing best practices with regard to data and analytics as opposed to some of the traditional things?
Utilities are indeed sharing best practices, focusing on how to effectively utilize data to improve operations and customer service.
Who will power the AI future?
Q: Liz, can you help us understand how this capital bias came about and why it's an ongoing issue in the industry?
The capital bias is rooted in a century of building infrastructure that incentivizes capital investment while limiting operational expenditures due to regulatory frameworks.
Moving beyond the map: How GIS takes utility leaders from reactive to proactive
Q: What should utilities be thinking about at this moment in time?
He advises that utilities should start integrating geospatial data into their planning and operations, focusing on emerging technologies and high-velocity data.

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This collection offers insightful discussions about the electric power industry, blending the perspectives of top industry leaders, innovators, and experts in technology and regulation. Key topics focus on the intersection of utilities and technological advancements, addressing current challenges such as innovation adoption, regulatory hurdles, and the transition towards cleaner energy systems. Notable conversations revolve around Geographic Information Systems (GIS), AI-driven technologies, and the critical role of infrastructure in managing evolving energy demands. By including a diverse range of guests, the series emphasizes real-world applications and strategies for modernizing utility operations while fostering community engagement amo... more

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