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The electric grid is one of the most complex machines ever built. And it’s changing faster than ever. ‘With Great Power’ is about the people building the future grid, today. Each episode features stories about the technology, climate, security, and economic shifts that are reshaping utilities and the electricity system.

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In 2015, Laura Sherman and her colleagues from Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet’s office rode horses into a special part of the Rocky Mountains called the Thompson Divide. Laura had landed in Sen. Bennet’s office after grad school as part of a policy fel... more

Mike Kramer has always liked puzzles. But in 2017 he faced one harder than any sudoku. This one involved the livelihoods of hundreds of American families. 

As director of business operations and the chief financial officer for Exelon Corporation’s e... more

In the early 2000s, when she was doing legal work in her native Texas, Sheri Givens held state government roles that put her in the thick of energy policy-making. And in 2009, Texas Governor Rick Perry appointed Sheri the chief executive of Public Co... more

Fifteen years ago, Scott Engstrom thought utilities were boring, bureaucratic organizations where people went for job security. But after co-founding GridX in 2010 during the smart meter era, he discovered an industry full of dedicated people tacklin... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Sherman
President of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council
Episode: A second shot at smart meters
Mike Kramer
Vice President of Data Economy Strategy for Constellation.
Constellation Energy
Episode: Crunching the numbers on the nuclear renaissance
Scott Engstrom
Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at GridX
GridX
Episode: Taming explosive load growth with rates
Carrie Simpson
Vice President of Markets at Southwest Power Pool
Southwest Power Pool
Episode: Bringing organized markets to the Wild West
Seth Little
Director of Market Development and Partnerships at CLEAResult
CLEAResult
Episode: Your attic insulation is a grid asset
Adam Helman
Director of Emergency Operations for Avangrid
Avangrid
Episode: From pandemic to power grids
Joaquin Ramirez
Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Technosylva
Technosylva
Episode: Building AI tools to outsmart wildfires
Zach Borton
DER Service Manager at Platte River Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority
Episode: How a Colorado utility plans to generate 30 megawatts by 2030
Alexina Jackson
Founder and Managing Member of 7 Green Strategy
7 Green Strategy
Episode: Building a data-centric digital grid

Host

Brad Langley
Host of discussions focusing on the evolving electric grid, technology, market changes, and the intersection of energy and innovation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Utilities killing solar, very obvious

    This is a good podcast, well produced, as they have utility money. The interviewer is very good, and I appreciate the content, but trying to paint the utilities as some kind of saviors is absolutely ridiculous. Anyone who’s involved with utilities for more than a few weeks understands the rampant corruption. Case in point: one Arizona regulator is a former lobbyist for the gas industry, and Arizona is 56% fossil gas, 10% coal and a sad 10% Solar. No worries, though, they will be losing a lot of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nancylaplaca
    United States7 months ago
  • Good stories about the energy transition

    These are really well-produced stories about many of the trends that are shaping the electric grid. It’s a very complicated topic told in a digestible narrative format. Good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REworlder
    United States2 years ago
  • Electrifying!!

    So far so good! Great pace and interesting discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    240VOD
    United States3 years ago
  • Looking forward to this one!

    I’m always looking for more insight into what is needed for electrification and future-proofing the grid.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Power Grid
    United States3 years ago
  • Exceptional

    Look forward to and learning of the inner sanctuary of the power system which is designed to transform our development of new power!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cigarz
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to simplify complex topics related to the electric grid, making them accessible to a broader audience.
Listeners appreciate the high production quality and depth of research behind the content, finding the narratives engaging and informative.
Audience members note a preference for discussions that challenge conventional perspectives on the energy sector, indicating a desire for critical analysis of utilities.

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#70
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Talking Points

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A second shot at smart meters
Q: Is it fair to say this is going to require new regulations? And if so, what would those regulations look like?
Laura argues that new regulatory oversight is necessary to ensure proper planning and the establishment of performance incentives related to AMI investments.
A second shot at smart meters
Q: Why do you consider next-gen AMI such an important technology right now?
Laura stresses that the current smart meters have not delivered the promised benefits to consumers, and next-gen AMI must improve customer engagement and adapt to new loads in energy consumption.
Crunching the numbers on the nuclear renaissance
Q: What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of restarts versus new builds?
The advantage of a restart is you know exactly what you need to operate that facility, making it a simpler effort compared to new builds which involve more complexities like licensing and construction challenges.
Taming explosive load growth with rates
Q: What superpower do you bring to the energy transition?
The ability to see both the big picture and the details, facilitating strategic discussions and customer implementations effectively.
Taming explosive load growth with rates
Q: What revolutionary ideas are necessary now for utility rate and program design?
Utilities must consider demand-side resources and innovative new programs to support increased load growth.

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2. Mike Kramer
3. Scott Engstrom
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6. Adam Helman
7. Joaquin Ramirez
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