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We Stand For Energy, a project of the Edison Electric Institute, presents The Current, a podcast focused on providing policymakers with insights into the electric energy generation and distribution industry.

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    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 65: Partners in Wildfire Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 13:13


    We're joined by Chet Wade, Communications Director of Partners in Wildfire Prevention, to discuss the coalition's efforts to reduce the devastating impacts of wildfires through prevention and preparedness. As wildfires increasingly threaten communities nationwide, our guest highlights the need for a comprehensive national strategy focused on community protection, responsible investment, and rapid recovery, providing a valuable conversation on how we can work together to mitigate wildfire risks and protect vulnerable communities.Learn more about Partners in Wildfire Prevention: https://preventwildfires.org/.

    Episode 64: NARUC Executive Director Tony Clark on Energy Security & Regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 19:33


    In this episode of The Current, we speak with Tony Clark, the executive director of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), an organization that represents state utility regulators across the nation. Our discussion focuses on the significance of energy security, both now and in the future. We explore how energy policies for electric companies, policymakers, and regulators are continually evolving to meet the needs of electric customers. As a subject matter expert, Tony explains how regulation and coordination are essential for building a strong and resilient electric grid. 

    Episode 63: Washington Update on New Administration and Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 9:52


     In this episode of The Current, we reconnect with Eric Grey, Vice President of Government Relations at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Our conversation explores how the priorities of the new administration will affect the electric power industry. Eric elaborates on important legislation that Congress is currently addressing, improvements to infrastructure, grid resiliency, and key wildfire policies.

    Episode 62: Kregg Arntson on Clean Energy Challenges in Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 21:47


    On this episode of The Current, we connected with Kregg Arntson, Executive Director of the Portland General Electric Foundation. He leads Project Zero, an initiative to inspire the next generation to explore clean energy challenges in the greater Portland community. Since 2020, they have shown more than 175K students how to combat climate change, earning them the EEI's 2024 Corporate Citizen Program award.Participants:Kristine Telford, Executive Director of External Affairs, EEI – ModeratorKregg Arntson, Executive Director Portland General Electric Foundation

    Episode 61: Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 20:22


    In this episode of The Current, we delve into the vital topic of cybersecurity in the energy sector. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there's no better time to explore how electric utilities are safeguarding the nation's electric grid from cyber threats. Our guests will share insights into the evolving threat landscape, the steps companies are taking to secure their systems, and how these efforts ultimately protect electric customers.Participants:Kristine Telford, Executive Director of External Affairs, EEI – ModeratorEileen Figone, Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Security, Risk and Compliance for Puget Sound EnergySharla Artz, Security and Resilience Policy Area Vice President, Xcel EnergyNotes:The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) pilot led by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), is a public-private partnership that convenes experts from the federal government and the U.S. energy sector, joining analytic capabilities from the national laboratories with real-world threat insights to secure critical infrastructure and support the nation's response to energy system threats. (Energy Threat Analysis Center | Department of Energy)The Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) reduces cyber and physical security risk to the electric industry across North America by providing unique insights, leadership, and collaboration. (About the E-ISAC)The National Laboratories conduct research and development that addresses the Department of Energy's core missions in energy, science, national security, and environmental stewardship. (What We Do - The National LaboratoriesThe National Laboratories)The CEO-led Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC) serves as the principal liaison between the federal government and the electric power industry on efforts to prepare for, and respond to, national-level disasters or threats to critical infrastructure. The ESCC works across the sector, and with the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC), to develop actions and strategies that help protect the North American energy grid and prevent a spectrum of threats from disrupting electricity service. (ESCC - Home)

    Episode 60: LIHEAP Awareness Month with Veronica Stober

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 7:20


    August is LIHEAP Action Month, which recognizes the importance of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This federally funded program provides qualifying customers with bill payment and energy assistance options. Veronica Stober, a seasoned Customer Care Advocate at Alliant Energy, joins us to spread awareness about LIHEAP, how the program works for customers, and why you should support this critical assistance program. She has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to supporting low-income customers, ensuring they can access essential energy services in their area.

    Episode 59: Why Did Hurricane Beryl Take Down So Many Trees in Texas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 18:03


    his week, EEI's Electric Perspectives Podcast and The Current are partnering for an episode to discuss the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and the tremendous restoration efforts that are underway. On this episode, you'll hear from StormGeo Meteorologist Justin Petrutsas — who is based in the Houston area— and Scott Aaronson, EEI Senior Vice President of Security and Preparedness, about the intensity of this hurricane as well the complex work that is underway to safely restore power to impacted customers.

    Episode 58: PPL Corporation President & CEO Vince Sorgi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 13:46


    In this episode of The Current, EEI Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford is joined by PPL Corporation President and CEO Vince Sorgi. They have an in-depth conversation about resource adequacy within the shifting energy landscape and company innovations to sustainably meet high customer demand for today and future generations.

    Episode 57: Corporate Citizenship at PSEG Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 18:57


    In this week's episode of the Current, Edison Electric Institutes, Kristine Telford is joined by Richard T.  Thigpen, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at PSEG company. Rick provides insight into PSEG's commitment to a diverse workforce, philanthropy, and its role in helping solve serious challenges. 

    Episode 56: The State of Electric Transport in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 30:15


    On this episode of The Current, our guests discuss the state of electric transportation in the U.S. Joining us are Kellen Schefter, Senior Director of Electric Transportation at EEI, and Scott Barrios, Manager of Electric Mobility at Entergy.

    Episode 55: How to protect yourself from Utility Scams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 8:11


    On this episode of The Current, Edison Electric Institute's Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford interviews the Utilities United Against Scams Executive Director Monica Martinez, where these industry leaders discuss utility scams and the ways that consumers can protect themselves as part of their effort to #StopScams ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 15th. 

    Episode 54: Joe Perez, President of Hispanics in Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 28:30


    EEI Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford interviews Joe Perez, President of Hispanics in Energy on how the organization continues to grow and is working to educate & engage the Hispanic community on critical energy issues across the country. 

    Episode 53: Wildfire Season with Ryan Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 19:51


    EEI Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford interviews Puget Sound Energy Director of Electric Operations Ryan Murphy on wildfire mitigation efforts and measures the company is taking this wildfire season. 

    Episode 52: Wildfire Planning & Mitigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 34:15


    This week, Mark Quinlan, the Senior Vice President of Wildfire & Emergency Operations at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, joins The Current. Kristine and Mark discuss the upcoming peak of wildfire season and how the company is preparing for this through its proactive mitigation program.

    Episode 51: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 16:05


    This week, Mark Wolfe, the Executive Director National Energy Assistance Directors' Association and an expert on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), joins The Current. Jeff and Mark discuss key issues facing the LIHEAP program and the recent action day in Washington, D.C.

    Episode 50: The Impacts of Deregulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 19:29


    This week, Ed Hirs an energy fellow at the University of Houston and a world renowned expert on deregulation joins The Current. Jeff and Ed explore the challenges and risks—including higher prices and less reliability—of deregulated electricity. 

    Episode 48: Key Takeaways from the Midterm Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 13:39


    This week on The Current, Phil Cox, a nationally renowned political operative, joins your host Kristine Telford to talk about the key takeaways from the midterm elections and what that means for upcoming policy debates at the state and federal level. 

    Episode 49: Inflation Reduction Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 25:43


    This week on the Current, Kristine is joined by Eric Grey, Vice President of Government Relations at the Edison Electric Institute and Austin Keyser, Assistant to the International President of Government Affairs for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Eric and Austin provide expert analysis on the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential impact on the electric power industry. 

    Episode 47: Entergy Supporting Customers in Louisiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 18:13


    This week on the Current, Phillip May, President and CEO of Entergy Louisiana, and Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans, join us to highlight the ways Entergy is supporting customers throughout Louisiana from bill assistance to resiliency investments.

    Episode 46: Wildfire Technology Advancements

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 12:58


    This week on The Current,  join your host Kristine Telford as she deep dives into the new technologies the Department of Energy is utilizing to help mitigate against wildfires and other potential threats. To better explain these technologies and their capabilities Kristine is joined by this week's guest Stewart Cedres, Senior Technical Lead and Strategist of Electric Grid Resilience Capabilities at the Office of Electricity at the Department of Energy.

    Episode 45: Summer Reliability Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 27:26


    Join the conversation to learn more about summer reliability, wildfires and how the electric grid as a whole is being impacted. To help provide unique insights into these issues Brad is joined by John Moura, Director of Reliability Assessment and Performance Analysis at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Scott Aaronson, Senior Vice President of Security and Preparedness at Edison Electric Institute and also part of the Secretariat at the Electric Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC).

    Episode 44: New Mexico Wildfires | PNM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 19:35


    This week on The Current, Matthew Jaramillo, Director of Government Affairs at PNM Resources, joins us to discuss the fire mitigation practices being used by the electric power industry as New Mexico faces its largest wildfire in state history. 

    Episode 43: Idaho Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 22:14


    In recent years, Idaho has experienced a growing number of wildfires breaking out across the state. Jon Axtman, Senior Manager of Transmission and Distribution Engineering and Reliability at Idaho Power joins us to discuss the threat of wildfire outbreaks, their impact on the electric power industry, and the mitigation strategies Idaho has adopted to combat this issue.

    Episode 42: Energy Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 24:34


    Join the discussion this week to learn about energy transition, just transition and what the energy industry is doing as it adapts. Brad discusses what is currently happening within the industry and what is coming on the horizon. To provide expert industry insights Brad is joined by Mallory Huggins, a senior project director at the Keystone Policy center. 

    Episode 41: Energy's Role in Crypto Mining

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 20:15


    This week, Brad dives into the world of crypto mining and how energy plays a critical role in the rise of this technology. To understand how blockchain and cryptocurrencies work, and their relationship with electricity use, Brad is joined by Thomas Mapes, Sr. Policy Analyst at the Chamber of Digital Commerce, and Fred Thiel, Chairman & CEO at Marathon Digital Holdings.

    Episode 40: The DTE Energy Foundation & Investing in Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 15:29


    Over the course of the pandemic, we all became familiar with the saying “we're in this together.” Power companies stepped up in unexpected ways to support customers and invest in communities they serve. One company that stood out was DTE Energy. The Current highlighted DTE's partnership with Detroit early in the pandemic to provide Detroit school students laptops and internet connections to support their virtual lessons. Brad revisits that and other initiatives by DTE to support communities across Michigan. Joining this week's conversation is Lynette Dowler, Vice President of Public Affairs at DTE Energy and President and Chair of the DTE Energy Foundation. 

    Episode 39: Where the Rubber Meets the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 24:26


    Transportation electrification is undergoing a revolution as demand increases for private and commercial EV options. However, expanding access to charging infrastructure will require untangling a web of regulatory hurdles spanning different states and different regulatory jurisdictions. In this episode of The Current, Brad unpacks how the electric power and transportation industries are collaborating to plan for rising demand for charging tools, the ways in which the industries educate regulators, and the challenges that must be overcome to accelerate EV adoption. Joining the discussion are Kellen Schefter, Director of Electric Transportation at the Edison Electric Institute, and Phil Jones, Executive Director of the Alliance for Transportation Electrification. 

    Episode 38: How is LIHEAP Helping Families Keep the Lights On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 24:38


    LIHEAP, or the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, has helped millions of Americans struggling to pay electricity bills, especially since the pandemic. Joining Brad to explain LIHEAP's importance for struggling families and how the program has evolved is Katrina Metlzer, Executive Director of the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC), and Theresa Kullen, Manager of the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). As a note to our audience, Katrina, Theresa and We Stand For Energy are joining thousands of advocates on Feb. 23 for a virtual LIHEAP Action Day. You can get involved by signing our petition to #ProtectLIHEAP here. 

    Episode 37: What's Next for Build Back Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 12:06


    Can Democrats save the Build Back Better plan? Supreme Court politics and other legislative priorities are taking up precious time in the legislative calendar before the midterms, but President Biden and Democrats remain hopeful that components of BBB can pass. EEI's Vice President of Government Affairs, Eric Grey, sits down with Brad to discuss what vehicles are available to pass the energy components of that bill. 

    Episode 36: Nuclear Energy at an Inflection Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 17:50


    In our first episode of 2022, Brad talks about nuclear energy with Beverly Marshall, Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). Nuclear energy is at an inflection point, as policymakers and companies increasingly rely on its potential to decarbonize the economy and meet ESG goals. Bev talks about recent developments in nuclear and how federal and state action are poised to expand its role in America's electricity market. 

    Episode 35: The South Carolina Solar Choice Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 19:39


    This week, Brad sits down with Lon Huber, Vice President of Rate Design and Strategic Solutions at Duke Energy. Lon and Duke Energy recently entered into The South Carolina Solar Choice Settlement. The settlement – and the proceeding that led to the settlement's outcome – was unique compared to others. Lon lays out how parties were able to put aside differences and formulate an innovative rate design for DERs.

    Episode 34: Think Globally, Act Locally: How America's Mayors Are Fighting Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 20:20


    We all grew up hearing “think globally, act locally” when it comes to environmental issues. Who is better positioned to do that than our own mayors and local officials? This week, we have the honor of being joined by the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Melvin Carter, who has pushed building code updates and transportation electrification projects in his city. Mayor Carter discusses those and other ways that local leaders can fight climate change while protecting low-income residents. 

    Episode 33: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Deployment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 18:08


    This week, we're celebrating National Drive Electric Week by sitting down with Dan Bowerson, Senior Director of Energy and Environment at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Dan shares with us the car industry's perspectives on the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, what needs to happen on the policy and consumer levels to accelerate EV deployment, and how the automotive and electric power industries can work together. 

    Episode 32: Congress, Infrastructure, and Budget Reconciliation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 16:52


    Congress returns from the August recess with an eye toward passing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, which received overwhelming bipartisan support in August, and the more controversial $3.5 trillion budget. This week, Brad sits down with Capitol Hill expert Bob Russell, Partner at the Simmons & Russell Group, to help break down the infrastructure bill, budget reconciliation, and the politics surrounding both.

    Episode 31: Unpacking the State Policy Trends Shaping the Electric Power Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 16:51


    From expanding cleaner energy resources to enhancing grid reliability, state policymakers are at the center of shaping how electricity is generated and delivered. Tim Fox, Vice President & Research Analyst at ClearView Energy Partners, sits down with Brad this week to walkthrough the different policy approaches red and blue states are implementing toward the electric power industry. 

    Episode 30: Lineworker Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 25:28


    July 10 is Lineworker Appreciation Day. To celebrate the men and women who brave the elements in and around hazardous conditions to keep the power on, Brad sits down with three guests to discuss the training and day-to-day work that confront lineworkers and the ways the trade is evolving and diversifying. Joining Brad is a panel of experts on the trade:Shannon Skinner – Foreman with NV Energy and President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 396 in Las VegasEppie Martinez – Leads training at the IBEW and is Executive Director of the National Utility Industry Training FundMissy Henriksen – Executive Director at Center for Energy Workforce DevelopmentLineworkers are essential to delivering energy to homes and businesses. We hope you will join us in thanking our nation's lineworkers for their dedication to powering our lives each day by signing our petition here. 

    Episode 29: Texas Winter Storm Outages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 19:28


    On this week's episode, The Current sat down for our very first interview on the social media platform Clubhouse to discuss the February winter storms that struck the South. Texas electricity consumers were particularly hit hard, with millions of Texans going without power in freezing temperatures for days. It could have been worse. The grid was just minutes away from being wiped out. The storm renewed focus on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and its failure to prepare for and respond to the disaster. Ed Hirs, Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Houston and a bona fide expert on energy markets, sits down with Brad to discuss what happened and how to prevent this disaster from happening again. 

    Episode 28: Colonial Pipeline and Cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 20:18


    Cyberattacks are expanding and becoming ever more sophisticated, and the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in May highlighted the scale to which these attacks can penetrate critical infrastructure and upend millions of Americans' lives. Joining Brad this week to discuss the attack and what policymakers – and companies – need to be doing to prevent and respond to cyberthreats is former Texas congressman and cybersecurity expert Will Hurd.   

    Episode 27: Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 35:21


    In this special edition of The Current, Brad sits down with three guests to discuss the different ways that government agencies and electric power companies prepare for and respond to wildfires. Jessica Gardetto, Chief of the Office of External Affairs at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), gives insights into the challenges of firefighting and how local and federal agencies coordinate with one-another. Then, two electric power industry experts join the conversation to discuss ways their companies address the threats from wildfires on their infrastructure and to customers: John Lee, Senior Director for Electric Distribution at Colorado-based Xcel Energy, and Jonathan Woldemariam, Director of Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management at San Diego Gas and Electric. 

    Episode 26: American Association of Blacks in Energy's 2021 National Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 11:51


    Brad sits down this week with Ralph Cleveland, Interim President and CEO of American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), to discuss AABE's policy focus and its upcoming national conference, taking place virtually on May 25-27. The theme of this year's conference is “Connecting the Dots,” and speakers include an array of experts from business, academia, and politics to speak about emerging policies, technologies, and trends in the energy industry. Learn more and register for the conference here. 

    Episode 25: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Electric Power Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 15:20


    Todd Manuel, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Transformation at EEI, joins Brad to discuss what initiatives member companies are taking to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the ranks of the electric power industry, and how last summer's racial justice events impacted the industry. 

    Episode 24: The Electric Power Industry & Telecommunications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 14:10


    Bhavani Amirthalingam, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Ameren Services, joins Brad to discuss the intersection between the electric power industry and telecommunications and what steps the industry is taking to boost access to broadband and the evolving smart grid. 

    Episode 23: Policy Priorities with the Biden Administration and Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 18:04


    This week, Brad discusses the electric industry's priorities with the new Congress and the Biden administration, particularly as they relate to clean energy. Joining Brad is Emily Fisher, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Clean Energy at EEI, who will discuss the issues facing the larger industry. Sarah Venuto, Vice President of Public Policy at Duke Energy, will provide perspective on how Duke is looking at these issues and how her company is setting long-term plans for clean energy and grid investments – despite the constantly shifting policy priorities in Washington.

    Episode 22: EEI's Brian Wolff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 15:14


    This week, Brad sits down with Brian Wolff, Executive Vice President of Policy & External Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), to discuss the top policy priorities the electric power industry is watching with the new Biden administration and Congress, including Covid relief, infrastructure, broadband, clean energy legislation and much more. 

    Episode 21: Wolfe Research's Steve Fleishman & EEI's Richard McMahon

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 17:29


    In our first episode of 2021, The Current dives deep into the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, a  framework that factors into which companies investors support. To talk about ESG, Brad is joined by Steve Fleishman, Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Wolfe Research, and Richard McMahon, Senior Vice President of Energy Supply and Finance at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).

    Episode 20: K&L Gates's Sandra Safro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 17:25


    This week, Brad sits down with Sandra Safro, Partner at K&L Gates LLP. Sandi recently launched a hydrogen practice at her firm, and she joins The Current to discuss hydrogen as a source of energy and how it's transforming industries. 

    Episode 19: EEI's Eric Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 14:46


    This week, Brad is joined by Eric Grey, Managing Director of Government Relations at EEI, to discuss the 2020 elections and what impact divided government may have on the Biden administration and federal policy-making.

    Episode 18: EEI's Lawrence Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 17:49


    This week, Brad is joined by Lawrence Jones, Vice President of International Programs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), to discuss COVID-19's global impact and how the electric industry is responding around the world.

    Episode 17: National Urban League's Clint Odom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 17:33


    This week, Brad sits down with Clint Odom, Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy at the National Urban League , to discuss issues related to social justice and race relations. Clint talks about what companies can – and should – be doing to promote dialogue on these issues and what role the electric industry and smart city policies have for bettering the lives of Black Americans and minorities.  

    Episode 16: Rocky Mountain Power's James Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 19:58


    To help explain how electricity providers are expanding the use of electric vehicles, Brad is joined by James Campbell, Director of Innovation and Sustainability Policy at Rocky Mountain Power. Rocky Mountain Power and its partners are helping to make Utah an attractive place for EVs. James shares how his state can become a model as companies and policymakers in other states pursue expanding EVs.

    Episode 15: EEI's Phil Moeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 17:30


    In August, an historic heatwave resulted in rolling blackouts that left hundreds of thousands of Californians without electricity. To help explain what happened and how we got to this point, Brad is joined by Philip D. Moeller, Executive Vice President of Business Operations Group and Regulatory Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).

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