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Artificial Intelligence
Data Centers
Renewable Energy
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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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Wildfires are no longer a once-in-a-while risk for utilities. These days, they are a growing operational, financial, and human crisis. And power companies can’t wait and react anymore, they need to be proactive.

In this episode, podcast host Kinsey ... more

Geothermal has been part of the energy conversation for decades, but it is still too often stymied by a reputation of being too niche or small-scale to make a grid-wide difference. That perception, however, is beginning to change. As utilities face g... more

What happens when you fire military-grade weapons at substation infrastructure? We don’t have to ask in theory, because today’s guest has put that question to the test. In this episode, host Kinsey Grant Baker sits down with Brent Warzocha of 3B Prot... more

The nuclear conversation is back in a big way, but the question is whether the excitement is outrunning reality. In this episode, host Kinsey Grant Baker sits down with author and energy commentator Robert Bryce to separate the news from the noise ar... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Haustveit
16th Assistant Secretary, DOE Office of Fossil Energy (Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office)
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Is geothermal finally happening? A DOE leader weighs in
Brent Warzocha
VP of Sales at 3B Protection
3B Protection
Episode: Inside a live-fire test of grid security
Robert Bryce
Celebrated author, speaker, film producer who writes about energy, power, politics and innovation
Substack (robertbrice.substack.com)
Episode: Nuclear’s role in the grid of the future, according to Robert Bryce
Christina Park
Senior Director of Energy Strategy, Skydio
Skydio
Episode: How drones are becoming critical infrastructure for utilities
Cooper Linn
Senior Product Manager, Inspection and Mapping, Skydio
Skydio
Episode: How drones are becoming critical infrastructure for utilities
Suchet Bargoti
Director of Inspection and Mapping, Skydio
Skydio
Episode: How drones are becoming critical infrastructure for utilities
Silvio Marcacci
Senior Director of Communications
Energy Innovation
Episode: The politics behind coal’s comeback
Michelle Soloman
Manager in the Electricity Program
Energy Innovation
Episode: The politics behind coal’s comeback
Isaac Orr
Founder and VP of Research at Always On
Always On
Episode: The energy affordability problem: policy, costs, and tradeoffs (ft. the Energy Bad Boys)

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Kinsey Grant Baker
Host with ongoing emphasis on energy policy, grid modernization, and technology strategy; affiliated with Energy Central and a host on Power Perspectives.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Timely and relevant content regarding the utility industry

    Keep it coming

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    Mchester24
    United States6 years ago

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Inside a live-fire test of grid security
Q: How should utilities think about the cost and lifecycle of these security measures?
Utilities should view the barrier as cost-competitive with enhanced fencing on a linear-foot basis, and consider local fabrication to reduce logistics costs; a 30-year warranty with annual inspections helps manage long-term maintenance and total cost of ownership.
Inside a live-fire test of grid security
Q: What were the learnings from the three-day test with the wall?
After extensive testing, including three car bombs and thousands of rounds, the wall remained intact in terms of its core barrier function, with only door and cosmetic damage; this demonstrated robust performance and reinforced the need for higher standards beyond UL baseline.
Inside a live-fire test of grid security
Q: Tell us about the format and purpose of the live-fire event.
The event serves as a prove-it scenario where a wall is tested with a range of calibers and devices, while attendees observe firsthand how the barrier performs against ballistic, blast, and break-in threats, reinforcing the product's real-world effectiveness.
Is geothermal finally happening? A DOE leader weighs in
Q: How does DOE plan to work with private industry and financial partners to accelerate geothermal deployment?
DOE leverages ARPA-E for early-stage, high-risk ideas, partners with national labs for applied research, offers grants with cost-sharing to de-risk trials, and uses the Energy Dominance Financing program to provide low-cost capital. The aim is to align technology readiness with market readiness, reduce uncertainty, and accelerate the timeline from lab to field deployment.
Is geothermal finally happening? A DOE leader weighs in
Q: What does DOE see as the biggest technical hurdles to reaching 60 GW of geothermal by 2050?
Key hurdles include understanding long-term thermal response between wells, accurately characterizing subsurface resources, speeding up interconnection processes, and maintaining a favorable cost curve through technology advancement and data-driven development. DOE is funding field demonstrations and resource characterization to address these gaps and attract investment through clearer risk profiles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Central

What is Energy Central about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers on modernizing and securing the electric grid through digitization, data quality, and AI-enabled tools, with a strong emphasis on real-world utility workflows, field adoption, and cross-silo collaboration. Key topics include open data and modeling for grid planning, urban energy flexibility, regulatory and permitting reform, cybersecurity and physical security for critical infrastructure, and the integration of innovative technologies (digital twins, edge computing, autonomous grids) to improve reliability, affordability, and resilience. A notable thread is the practical impact of large industry moves—acquisitions, vendor ecosystems, and policy shifts—on day-to-day grid operations and lo... more

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