Podcast appearances and mentions of patty durand

Atlanta-based immigration law firm Kuck & Baxter have stepped up to take on a "mass action" suit on behalf of more than 130 international students whose student visas have suddenly (and in many cases, inexplicably) revoked for flimsy causes (if any cause(s) even exist). On today to discuss his firm's work and what his clients are dealing with, Dustin Baster from Kuck & Baxter. ------I'll weigh in more tomorrow on Marjorie Taylor Greene's dumpster-fire of a "town hall" (air quotes) tomorrow, but suffice to say, a "town hall," by definition, it was not, and because attendees came for a legitimate "town hall" only to wind up at a political MAGA infomercial, someone naturally had to be tased, right?Not to be "out-fascisted," the City Schools of Decatur board took umbrage with an attendee calling them "cowards" so those thin-skinned public servants had her physically removed, too. These were people who largely agree with the attendee, in principle, but "how dare she speak ill of them, flexing her First Amendment rights in their presence," right? ------My second guest today was Patty Durand, once a Georgia public service commission (PSC) candidate, now head of Georgia Utility Watch, a consumer utility watchdog ready to be a thorn in the rubber stamp-wielding PSC and the profiting utility providers said commission has been doing the bidding of. With two PSC seats up for grabs in an election "off-year" and with consumers searing mad about untenable cost-of-living increases, might this be a rare occasion for such usually down-ballot races to get the attention needed? Patty and I seem to think so - and it goes beyond the wallet. Cost overruns at Plant Vogtle were costly - which Georgia Power made you pay for; they'll seek to have you absorb 'em for post-'Helene' efforts, too, and since the General Assembly didn't directly address it, you will likely be on the hook for for-profit data center energy needs as well.Enter the watchdog.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 5th        Publish Date:  April 5th            From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, April 5th, and Happy 73rd Birthday to singer Abba. ***04.05.24 – BIRTHDAY – ABBA*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Fatal Altercation at Buford Residence Results in Death Buford Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Strangling Roommate to Death Using TV Cable and Knife Phillips State Prison Inmate in Buford Faces Charges for Constructing and Sending Explosive Devices All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GCPS DISCOVERY STORY 1: Gwinnett Police: Man Killed During Fight At Buford Home Gwinnett County police responded to a "trouble unknown" call in Buford, where they found a man dead at a residence on Ivy Birch Way. The call came in at 1:45 a.m. after a witness reported hearing distressing sounds. Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of a physical altercation on one of the occupants. Subsequently, they discovered the deceased man inside the house. Detectives suspect an argument among the occupants escalated into a fight. They are interviewing a person of interest. Police stated they are not seeking suspects outside the home. The victim's identity will be disclosed after notifying the next of kin. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact GCPD detectives or Crime Stoppers anonymously for potential rewards. STORY 2: Gwinnett Police: Buford Man Allegedly Used Television Cable, Knife To Kill Roommate Nineteen-year-old Erik Ruiz Lopez from Buford is accused of strangling and fatally stabbing his roommate during a physical altercation at their north Gwinnett home. The victim's identity has not been disclosed by police, but it's confirmed they shared a bedroom. Officers responded to a call reporting trouble at the residence and found the victim's body upon arrival. Ruiz Lopez allegedly choked the victim unconscious with a TV cable before returning with a knife to stab him multiple times. Detectives have interviewed Ruiz Lopez, and the victim's identity will be released once next-of-kin are informed. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers anonymously for a potential reward. STORY 3: Inmate At Buford's Phillips State Prison Charged With Building, Mailing Bombs David Cassady, a 55-year-old inmate serving a life sentence in a Georgia state prison, has been indicted for allegedly constructing and mailing bombs to two federal buildings. He purportedly built the bombs while incarcerated at a state prison in Reidsville and sent them to a federal courthouse in Anchorage, Alaska, and a Justice Department building in Washington, D.C. Charges against him include making an unregistered destructive device, mailing destructive devices, and attempted malicious use of an explosive. The case is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Georgia Department of Corrections. The indictment was issued by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back.   Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: His Shot At The Olympics — Dacula's Will Hinton Qualifies for Summer Games In Trap Shooting Will Hinton, a 28-year-old Dacula native and a staff sergeant at Fort Moore, has qualified for the Men's Trap competition at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Despite being behind in the trials, he managed to secure his spot by defeating 121 other shooters in Tucson, Arizona. Hinton's teammate, Rachel Tozier, also earned a spot in the Women's Trap category. Hinton credits his mental training and determination for his success. He plans to continue training rigorously and bet on himself for a shot at the gold medal. Hinton, who began shooting at a young age, will compete with his own weapon, a 12-gauge Krieghoff K80. He intends to continue competing as long as he remains competitive and enjoys the sport. STORY 5: U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde Wants Investigation Into Mail Delays in Georgia U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is demanding an investigation into mail delivery delays caused by issues at the new Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Palmetto. Clyde has called on USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull to conduct an audit, citing an increase in complaints from constituents since the facility opened. He blames USPS's poor planning for the delays, which have led to disrupted mail delivery operations and impacted residents' lives, including delayed bill payments and medicine deliveries. Clyde's demand for accountability follows similar calls from Sen. Jon Ossoff to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. He expects a preliminary response within 30 days of his letter.   We'll be back in a moment.   Break 3: INGLES 3   STORY 6: Georgia United Credit Union Names New Chief Strategy Officer Georgia United Credit Union has appointed Adam Marlowe as its new Chief Strategy Officer to oversee marketing, product development, and member advocacy efforts. Marlowe brings extensive experience from his previous roles at credit unions, including as Chief Operating Officer at Powerco Federal Credit Union and various positions at Georgia's Own Credit Union. With a focus on enhancing the member experience, Marlowe's strategic leadership aims to drive corporate vision and innovation at Georgia United. His appointment reflects the credit union's commitment to growth and community service.   STORY 7: State PSC members could avoid voters for years as meter runs on Georgia Power rate hikes A federal lawsuit filed in 2020 by plaintiffs, including Brionté McCorkle of Georgia Conservation Voters, seeks to change the way public service commissioners are elected in Georgia, arguing that the current system disenfranchises Black voters. Amidst this, a proposed delay in state utility regulator elections until 2025 has sparked controversy. Critics argue this postponement denies millions of Georgia Power customers their right to elect representatives who oversee utility rates. The delay is seen as an attempt to extend current commissioners' terms, exacerbating concerns over rate increases and environmental decisions. While proponents of the delay cite the need for staggered elections for continuity, opponents, including McCorkle and former PSC candidate Patty Durand, view it as a tactic to maintain the status quo. The situation underscores broader debates over electoral fairness and utility regulation in Georgia.   And now here is your Guide weekly health minute. GUIDE WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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The Conyers Democrat is a candidate for a seat on the Ga Public Service Commission

LABOR RISING, VA UNDER FIRE, WHILE NUKES BANKRUPT GEORGIA   Our GREEP zoom #156 opens with the magnificent ANDREA MILLER of the Center for Common Ground tells us about the critical election in Virginia, showing us the astounding flood of money into these key races.  It's an amazing show of the power of corrupt funding in what's left of our democracy.   From the labor movement we then hear PATRICK CROWLEY, AARON WAZLAVEK and JAY PONTI fill us in powerful developments in the green economy as strikes proliferate throughout the nation.  The recent rise of organized labor is one of the great unexpected successes of the new century.   MYLA RESON and TATANKA BRICCA give us critical perspectives on all this.   Then WENDI LEDERMAN relates tells the horrifying on-going details of the Cop City assault on Atlanta, protestors and the actual law with a wave of brutal, illegal repression.   GEORGIA Public Service Commission candidate PATTY DURAND then explains in terrifying detail the horror show surrounding elections for the body that will decide who gets stuck with the $40 billion price tag for the insane Vogtle Nukes #3 & $4.  Patty has fought for years to make clear how incredibly corrupt the building of these two worthless, hugely expensive and utterly senseless atomic reactors.   The great DAVE KRAFT from Chicago then fills us in on the horrific nuclear politics of the Windy City and the attempt there to prevent new Small Modular Nuclear Reactors from plaguing the region.   DOROTHY REIK, LYNN FEINERMAN, RON LEONARD AND STEVEN SONDHEIM wrap us up with their usual brilliance as the horse race between Solartopia and Armageddon continues to enthrall us all.  NoNukes!!

Patty Durand, candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, explains how the Commission failed to protect consumers from the Vogtle nuclear power plant, what Durand will do differently, if she is elected, and why her candidacy faced legal challenges.… Read More

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Democratic candidate for a seat on the Ga PSC

Join us for a "fireside chat" with Patty Durand, Past President of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative based in Atlanta, Georgia, in which we will discuss the role and significance of U.S. Public Services Commissions (PSCs) and Public Utilities Commissions (PUCs) in determining the cost of energy, as well as how these state commissions participate in addressing important utility issues including energy equity and energy burden.

Podcast Special Edition: Energy and Policy go hand and hand and this week, Zpryme's Senior Director of Research and Content Erin Autin sits down with Patty Durand who is running for public service commissioner in Georgia's District 2. Patty shares with Erin the inspiration behind her run for public office, the unexpected challenges she has faced during the campaign, and what items she would like the PSC to focus on in the counting years.

Patty Durand has announced her campaign to run for Public Service Commissioner in Georgia. In this episode, APN interviews Patty about energy bills, coal ash pollution and the nuclear plant Vogtle.

Patty Durand is running for office, the office she's seeking to attain? Georgia Public Service Commissioner. Why is she running for this position? Because as she looks at the work the Commission is doing she sees action, or lack thereof, gone horribly wrong; cronyism and misappropriation. In this episode Patty in measured tones gives us insight, painful insight into the bureaucratic machinations of a commission that allows a company to run its nuclear power project at a hundred percent over budget with no regard for the citizens of Georgia who are paying the bill. This really is not the way. Patty wants to lower our energy bills, ensure climate justice, reign in corporate waste at Plant Vogtle, invest in renewable energy and create green jobs. She wants to represent the people with what can only be called equity. Listen as she makes the case and etches the edges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etchtheedges/support

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Do you know what it is that your customers think about energy consumption, smart home technology, or your service? In this episode, Patty Durand, CEO of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative answers questions about modern energy consumers following research launched late last year. The SECC works to learn the wants and needs of energy consumers in North America, encourages the collaborative sharing of best practices in consumer engagement among industry stakeholders, and educates the public about the benefits of smart energy and energy technology. Durand speaks to us about consumer engagement in general and specifically during this time of COVID-19.

Patty Durand, CEO of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative in a return visit to the program, this time spoke about her organization’s in-depth research on “beneficial electrification” – a phrase meant to encompass the massive shift in society toward electricity as the main energy for industry, homes, and transportation, and making sure the electricity used is generated with the least carbon emissions possible, preferably no carbon at all. This carbon-free energy goal is being set by nations, states, industry leaders among major corporations, and the SECC looked at multiple reports and interviewed a dozen industry experts to see where this process is, where its going and how the consumer fits into this electric industry mass evolution.

Patty Durand, President & CEO, Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC); a consumer-focused non-profit promoting, among all US stakeholders, the understanding and benefits of a consumer-safe, consumer-friendly, smart modernized electrical system.

Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative CEO Patty Durand's organization tracks public awareness of smart grid and related developments in electric industry modernization and has put out multiple reports based on public surveys and surveys of industry executives to help the industry and its regulators understand how messages about the progress of the industry are being received – focused on what’s working where and how to maximize the benefits in the evolving relationships of electricity providers and their customers. Durand spoke to us in detail about a report compiled from several studies that was released this year.

Patty Durand, executive director, Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative, shares the results of a study that categorizes consumers in terms of how they use--or avoid--smart grid applications. The most recent version of the study includes in-depth, on-camera interviews with consumers.

Patty Durand, executive director, Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative, shares the results of a study that categorizes consumers in terms of how they use--or avoid--smart grid applications. The most recent version of the study includes in-depth, on-camera interviews with consumers.

In this podcast, Patty Durand, executive director of the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative, shares the results of a study that categorizes consumers in terms of how they use--or avoid--smart grid applications. The most recent version of the study includes in-depth, on-camera interviews with consumers.