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Nuclear Power
Renewable Energy
Nuclear Energy
Cybersecurity
Electric Power
Electric Vehicles
Healthcare
U.S. Power Grid
Hydropower
Clean Energy
Dominion Energy
Protective Relays
Data Centers
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Natural Gas
Energy Policy
IEC 62443
Supply Chain Management
Innovation
Invention

Schweitzer Drive explores what goes on between the generation of electricity and the light switch. Join Dave Whitehead as he interviews the entrepreneurs, innovators, and experts who are inventing the future of electric power.

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U.S. utilities are navigating a rapidly evolving threat environment shaped by unprecedented load growth, increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, and the growing overlap between cyber and physical risks. In this episode of Schweitzer Drive, guest hos... more

In this episode, Robert Bryce returns to Schweitzer Drive for an in-person conversation recorded during a break at the University of Idaho Energy Symposium, where he delivered the keynote address. Host Dave Whitehead speaks with the veteran journalis... more

Power systems quietly and reliably move enormous amounts of energy every day. But when things go wrong—when there is too much current or a fault on the line, something has to act fast. That job belongs to the circuit breaker. In this episode, host Da... more

In this follow-up to our "Ask Dave Anything" episode, SEL President Dave Whitehead is back in the hot seat to tackle another round of listener‑submitted questions. Guest host Nic Seeley, senior vice president of Engineering Services at SEL, guides th... more

In this episode, we turn the tables on host Dave Whitehead and put him in the hot seat. Guest host Bryan Fazzari, SEL vice president of marketing, takes over the mic to ask Dave questions submitted by listeners.

They wanted to know everything—from ... more

Peter Godart, co-founder of Found Energy, visits Schweitzer Drive to discuss a novel approach to energy: using aluminum as a high-density, carbon-free fuel. Learn how this technology works, why it's 40x more energy dense than batteries, and how it co... more

What do electric power and emergency response have in common? More than you might expect. In this episode, host Dave Whitehead talks with radio engineer Jordan Coreson and communications and cybersecurity expert Ryan Bradetich about how precision tim... more

In this episode, host Dave Whitehead sits down with Wayne Manuel, Chief Information and Security Officer at Avista, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the utility industry. From predictive maintenance to customer service enhancements... more

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Sharla Artz
Security and resilience policy area vice president at Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Episode: Cybersecurity and the New Threat Landscape for U.S. Utilities
Kylan Robinson
Engineering Director at SEL
SEL
Episode: Circuit Breakers: The First Responders of the Grid
Peter Godart
Co-founder and CEO of Found Energy
Found Energy
Episode: Fueling the Energy Future: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Aluminum
Jordan Coreson
Radio engineer with Whitman County Emergency Management
Whitman County Emergency Management
Episode: Timing Is Everything: How Grid Technology Is Transforming Emergency Communications
Ryan Bradetich
Senior Vice President of Communications and Cybersecurity at SEL
SEL
Episode: Timing Is Everything: How Grid Technology Is Transforming Emergency Communications
Robert Bryce
An author, speaker, and film producer, focusing on energy issues.
Substack contributor
Episode: New Nuclear: A Candid Conversation with Robert Bryce
James Tuccillo
Manager of Distribution and Asset Planning at PG&E
PG&E
Episode: Safety, Reliability, and Innovation: PG&E's Wildfire Mitigation Strategy
Josh DiLuciano
Vice President of Energy Delivery at Avista
Avista
Episode: Protecting People, Property, and Power: Avista's Wildfire Mitigation Strategy
Andre Ristaino
Cybersecurity Standards Expert and consultant at Black Mountain, formerly with the International Society of Automation.
Black Mountain
Episode: Fortifying the Power Grid: The Role of IEC 62443 and Cybersecurity Standards

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Ask Dave Anything, Part 2: Listener Questions on Innovation, Power Reliability, the Podcast, and More
Q: What advice would you share with a high school student considering a career in engineering?
Dave emphasizes the importance of finding satisfaction in problem-solving and the rewarding nature of engineering work.
Ask Dave Anything, Part 2: Listener Questions on Innovation, Power Reliability, the Podcast, and More
Q: What is the most exciting innovation in electric power today?
Dave mentions the promise of fusion technology as an exciting frontier and highlights innovations currently shipping, like traveling wave technology.
Ask Dave Anything, Part 2: Listener Questions on Innovation, Power Reliability, the Podcast, and More
Q: How do you see small modular reactors or SMRs impacting the grid?
Dave discusses their potential benefits for the electric grid and the technological challenges surrounding them.
Ask Dave Anything, Part 2: Listener Questions on Innovation, Power Reliability, the Podcast, and More
Q: Does grid reliability depend more on technology or the psychology of the people running it?
Dave suggests it involves both technology and philosophy, emphasizing that decision-making is influenced by operators' psychology.
Ask Dave Anything: Listener Questions on Power, Innovation, and Leadership
Q: With all the tariffs arising globally, how can we continue to strive to make power more economical for everyone?
We need to focus on productivity and finding local sourcing solutions to mitigate the effects of tariffs.

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Schweitzer Drive centers on the intersection of power generation, grid technology, and the evolving threats and innovations shaping electric utilities. Conversations frequently feature utility operators, engineers, and industry executives discussing resilience, cybersecurity, wildfire risk, new energy storage ideas, and policy or regulatory implications. Notable is the emphasis on practical, technology-forward solutions (from circuit breakers to precision timing in emergency communications) and on real-world programs and partnerships that advance grid reliability. The show tends to attract professionals in energy delivery, engineering, and utility leadership, as well as policymakers and researchers who want grounded, data-informed takes on ... more

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7. James Tuccillo
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