On August 29, Hurricane Ida delivered a devastating direct hit to southeastern Louisiana, and the storm’s remnants caused severe flooding and destructive tornadoes in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. StormGeo Meteorologist Justin Petrutsas joins us to recount the historic nature of this catastrophic Category 4 hurricane. We also speak with former Entergy storm incident commander Greg Grillo, who walks us through some of the challenges that crews are facing as they work to restore power t...
Sep 07, 2021•19 min•Ep. 12
On this episode of Electric Perspectives, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Vice President of External Affairs Brad Viator is joined by EEI President Tom Kuhn, International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Lonnie Stephenson; and Director of Energy Jobs at the Department of Energy Jennifer Kropke to reflect on National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the hard work lineworkers do all year long to keep the lights on and customers safe. They also discuss how government...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
Achieving clean energy goals requires technological innovation, cross-sectoral approaches, and enhanced customer engagement. What are electric companies doing to lead the way, and what will it take to achieve economy-wide net zero emissions? How should companies engage with customers to keep them informed about the energy transition? And what role can regulators play to drive investment and support innovation? Pedro Pizarro, President and CEO of Edison International and EEI Vice Chairman, joins ...
Aug 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 10
The global electric power industry is leading the clean energy transition and also emphasizing the importance of inclusion in the workforce of the future. What are the different waves of the energy transition? How are companies ensuring the energy transition is equitable? And how are electric companies balancing their changing workforce and attracting the younger generation to the industry? John Pettigrew, CEO of National Grid, joins this episode of the Electric Perspectives Global Circuit, reco...
Aug 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 9
The transmission system is key to integrating more clean energy resources into the energy grid. It enhances the resilience of the grid, powers electric transportation, and facilitates the adoption of a broad array of smart technologies to better serve customers. EEI’s member companies are vital to transmission development, and, collectively, they invest more than $120 billion each year to make the energy grid stronger, smarter, cleaner, more dynamic, and more secure. Transmission development is ...
Aug 12, 2021•33 min•Ep. 8
Electric companies across the country are establishing infrastructure academies and enhancing their workforce training programs. These programs enable electric companies to develop a highly skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce of tomorrow, while offering rewarding career opportunities in the communities they serve. On today’s show, Terrell Lockhart, Distribution Operations Manager at DTE Energy, and Clint Williams, an IBEW Local 17 representative, discuss the DTE Tree Trimming Academy that ...
Jul 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 7
Many countries and companies have announced ambitious clean energy goals – goals that will require technological innovation, investment, and increased R&D, as well as new policies. How can electric companies drive innovation to tackle some of the challenges of the energy transition? What can countries learn from each other as new technologies are designed and deployed? And how are companies managing risk during this transition, including supply chain and climate risk? Andrés Gluski, Presiden...
Jul 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 6
This Saturday is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, and EEI, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Utility Workers Union of America, and the National Electrical Contractors Association will join together to salute the nation’s nearly 75,000 electrical lineworkers. Lineworkers work around the clock, often in dangerous conditions, to keep the lights on for the customers and communities they serve. They also build and maintain the energy grid and stand ready to make emergency ...
Jul 09, 2021•37 min
Earlier this month, EEI 2021 brought together the nation's foremost thought leaders, industry executives, and policymakers for conversations about the transition to clean energy, the road to net zero carbon emissions, grid security, and other major priorities for EEI’s member companies – including our commitment to advancing racial and social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This episode features highlights from the panel Unleashing the Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion , fe...
Jun 30, 2021•8 min
While addressing global challenges, it is crucial to develop solutions with an understanding of regional differences and local conditions. How are electric companies approaching community-based projects? How are business models evolving to respond to regional changes? And what does the regulatory landscape need to focus on to accommodate a more dynamic industry? Siegfried Kiefer, President and CEO of Canadian Utilities, an ATCO company, joins this episode of the Electric Perspectives Global Circ...
Jun 04, 2021•25 min
