Best Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcasts (2025)

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CAISO CEO: It takes a village to run the grid 32:09

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What’s the role of the modern independent system operator—especially in a grid becoming increasingly complicated and overloaded by the day?Elliot Mainzer, CEO of the California Independent System Operator (one of the largest ISOs in the world), says it’s like flying the plane while building it. So how are the best ISOs responsible for stabilizing t…

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Decarbonising Aerospace; Considerations about Hydrogen, SAF…and autonomous electric air taxis! With Boeing 37:32

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In this episode of Exploring Clean Energy, Andy is joined by Hannah Monaghan, Boeing’s Australia Lead for Sustainability Reporting & Governance. Together they unpack aviation’s decarbonisation pathway, discussing everything from Hydrogen, SAF, Electric flight, aircraft design and operational efficiencies. Hannah’s Highlights: 1:05 - Boeing in Austr…

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How to win customers and influence affordability 47:34

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In this episode, Power Perspectives tackles one of the most important shifts in today’s utility sector: the rise of customer satisfaction as a boardroom priority. For decades, utilities focused on reliability and compliance above all else—but today’s modern customers expect more. Driven by at-the-fingertip response and action from the tech companie…

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The one exec strategy that leads to more utility innovation 44:45

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Did you know: Companies with above-average diversity in their leadership teams report 19% higher revenue from innovation.But still, women account for just 22% of jobs in the energy sector. And in leadership? Women represent only 15% of senior management team members.So how can we get more women in leadership roles at utilities? Today on Piloting th…

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From Superstorm Sandy to data centers: How PSE&G is hardening the grid, w/ COO Kim Hanemann 34:38

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Aging infrastructure, surging demand from electrification and data centers, and rising customer expectations are reshaping the way utilities operate. For PSE&G, New Jersey’s largest electric and gas utility, the challenge is clear: how do you modernize the grid for a stormier, more digital future while keeping affordability and safety front and cen…

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A 50-year utility vet's reliability wakeup call for the industry 30:32

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Welcome to a new show from Energy Central: The Watt & Why, hosted by Mike Smith.What might happen to the electricity grid if we don’t make a change soon? Americans may lose 817 hours of power (34 days) per year by 2030…but that doesn’t have to happen.So: What’s the solution to a grid under major stress from extreme weather, concentrated large load …

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Permitting delays are breaking the grid. Here’s one CEO’s fix 32:17

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The power grid is under historic strain. Electricity demand is climbing, climate impacts are intensifying, and the clean energy transition is accelerating. Despite this well agreed upon urgency, new infrastructure projects keep getting stuck in permitting delays, siting disputes, and interconnection backlogs. For the nation’s more than 2,000 public…

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Can utilities keep up with Big Tech innovation? 50:36

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Utilities are known for spending, but not always where it counts. In fact, hyperscalers in Big Tech outspend utilities by 10x when it comes to critical R&D.So as we move into the data center-dominated future, how will utilities learn to spend on innovation and navigate challenges from scope to timeline to transparency? Our mission on today’s episod…

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Utilities are fighting wildfires with...data? 34:44

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Wildfires are no longer just a seasonal threat — they’re a year-round crisis reshaping the way utilities must plan and operate. With billions in damages each year and mounting regulatory and reputational risks, utilities are under intense pressure to respond faster, smarter, and more proactively to protect both the grid and the communities they ser…

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Who will power the AI future? 54:17

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Move fast and break things? Not at utilities. More like move slowly and keep the lights on.Utilities have a reputation for being slow to innovate and adapt. Where does that come from? Well…they’re highly regulated, they’re used to financing investments with a guaranteed rate of return, and they’re on the hook for BIG bills if innovation goes south.…

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Why transmission could save (or sink) the energy transition 43:07

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The U.S. electric grid is under historic pressure. Record-breaking demand from electrification, AI, and data centers is colliding with extreme weather and aging infrastructure, while policy fights and project cancellations stall the very transmission projects needed to strengthen reliability. For utility leaders, the question isn’t if these stresse…

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Moving beyond the map: How GIS takes utility leaders from reactive to proactive 31:32

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When we look to the future of the electric utility industry, what do we see?Better data. More efficiencies. Smarter grids. Simpler asset management. At least—that’s what we’re all hoping for. To make it happen? It’s all about location, location, location. And that’s where GIS comes in: Moving into the future of power, GIS will be instrumental in ch…

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How to be an energy leader—no matter your job title 36:05

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Being a leader is about more than just knowing electrons. It’s about showing up every day ready to set the pace and tone for your team—this episode is the playbook for doing just that.Today on Piloting the Future, Kim & Lee tackle the idea of influence beyond authority—how energy leaders are becoming change champions, no matter their titles, budget…

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Can AI modernize nuclear? This CEO thinks so 1:00:19

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The conversation around AI in energy often centers on what it consumes. But what about what it can contribute? Nowhere is that question more relevant than in nuclear power — a resource that is both critical to decarbonization and too often slow to adopt new tools. In this episode of Power Perspectives, podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Che…

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The utility leader’s modern playbook for GIS 24:58

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The Esri Utility Network is more than a technology upgrade. It’s a strategic leap forward that helps utilities transform asset modeling, improve data security, and enhance operational decision-making…while enabling real-time visibility and better data sharing across departments to solve problems with less friction and greater interconnection.Making…

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How this utility CEO helped land Amazon’s $16 billion power investment 35:37

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When a tech giant comes knocking, how does a utility say make room for them in a way that ensures the best outcomes for its existing customers?That’s the question at the heart of Mississippi’s leap into the global spotlight, as Amazon Web Services chose the state for one of its largest-ever data center investments. And for Entergy Mississippi, this…

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The utility emergency playbook gets a makeover 51:26

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Wildfires, hurricanes, cyberattacks—utilities are under siege from extreme events. But what if there were a better, calmer, and smarter way to handle them?In this episode of Power Perspectives, host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester are joined by Matt Schnugg, Chief Product Officer at Schneider Electric’s Digital Grid business to talk about a t…

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The last frontier of the digital utility 24:37

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So you’ve got a lot of data…now what do you do with it? How do we turn a patchwork of energy technologies into a single cohesive model—one that’s scalable, reliable, and ready to deploy?That’s what we’re talking about today: filling in digital gaps with GIS technology. Because doing so doesn’t just mean improving workflows—it can also mean optimizi…

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Field crews of the future are here 39:58

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How can you build the grid of the future when your field crews are still relying on paper and clipboards? For utilities across the country, that question has become urgent—especially as extreme weather events become more frequent and the demand for accurate, real-time data skyrockets. To help podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester dive …

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Gold Rush: Australia's Clean Energy Underground. With Gold Hydrogen 33:47

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Episode Overview In this episode, Andy Marsland sits down with Neil McDonald, CEO of Gold Hydrogen, to unpack an exciting investment announcement and explore the future of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia. From historical discoveries that have led to cutting-edge drilling programs, this conversation dives deep into the potential of hydrogen…

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The Grid’s secret weapon? Smarter field data 30:03

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The biggest threat to grid modernization? It might be hiding in your GIS.Utilities are racing toward smarter, more dynamic grid systems—layering on DERs, EVs, ADMS, and DERMS. But there’s a hidden bottleneck holding everything back: the massive disconnect between field data and back-office systems.In this episode of Power Perspectives, Adrian McNul…

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Can GIS reimagine the energy transition? 26:07

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“As long as we have the data, the sky is the limit.”The transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy reality is a massive undertaking—and we all know by now that massive undertakings require a LOT of data.So today on The GISt, we’re exploring how utilities and energy innovators are leveraging GIS to help integrate renewables into the existing g…

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This CEO wants you to talk to the grid 36:07

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As utilities race to modernize the grid, too often the communication systems needed to communicate with the grid are overlooked. From DER integration and wildfire mitigation to smart meters and real-time situational awareness, none of it functions without robust telecom infrastructure. That reality is why the power utility and telecom nexus is bein…

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Why can’t we be friends? A new POV on utility vegetation management 36:01

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How are utilities supposed to balance 1) strategic grid planning with 2) strong stewardship of the tree canopy we all rely on?It requires a new approach to vegetation management—one rooted in global information sharing that transcends competitive bounds. That’s what today’s guests—Dennis Fallon, Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Associatio…

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A pragmatic approach to Hydrogen scale-up. With Warradarge Energy 37:58

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Discussions of Green Iron, Green Ammonia and Dual-fuel heavy transport Stephen Archer: Stephen Archer is the CEO of Warradarge Energy, a company leading the development of renewable hydrogen projects in Western Australia. Warradarge’s portfolio of projects covers diesel displacement, green iron, and green ammonia offtake markets. The company focuse…

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How AI is mapping the invisible grid underground 52:40

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We’re building the grid of the future today, but how can we do so without fully knowing what’s already underground? That’s the uncomfortable truth facing utilities, city planners, and infrastructure developers as they charge ahead with clean energy, broadband, EV charging, and transmission upgrades. In today’s episode of Power Perspectives, we conf…

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GIS for collaboration: Do more…faster 31:13

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At the core of running an efficient, resilient power system, there’s one singular need: interoperability.Do you have one place where everyone, across teams and structures, can go to get the real-time information they need when they need it?Without that, utility leaders are setting themselves up for failure to meet the rising expectations from consu…

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Breaking utilities out of pilot purgatory 47:08

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Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize the utility industry, from predicting outages to integrating distributed energy resources. But between headlines and hype, a dangerous pattern is emerging: AI fatigue.Too many pilots, too many proof-of-concepts, and not enough actual results. Utilities risk getting lost chasing the “next shiny objec…

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Piloting the Future: How to scale with simplicity, ft. It’s Electric & Leading Cities 33:33

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The first step to creating widespread change in energy? Know the problem you need to solve.For Tiya Gordon, cofounder & COO of It's Electric, that problem was this: More people would get EVs if they were easier to charge in big cities. So? She got to work creating a solution in the first curbside EV charging system built for metro areas.This week o…

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The utility workforce wakeup call 32:00

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Behind the energy transition’s headlines about megawatts and microgrids lurks a quiet but critical crisis: a severe shortage of skilled trade workers. These electricians, technicians, lineworkers, and other trade professionals keep the power flowing, yet they’re retiring faster than they’re being replaced — leaving an enormous talent gap just as th…

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How utility leaders predict the future with GIS 32:20

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When you see relationships and patterns, you don’t just take a peek at opportunities—you get a preview of risks…and a chance to get out in front of changes that need to be made.That’s the power of GIS as a tool for discovery.Why? Because looking at your reality in a spatial context opens up a new world of discoverability—and that can quite literall…

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Redefining utility success w/ Australia's biggest power pros 43:58

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For decades, utility performance has been judged by how well companies met regulatory requirements—but is that enough for the energy transition ahead?In this episode of Power Perspectives, we look at what it means for a utility to evolve beyond compliance, as we’re joined by Guy Chalkley, CEO of Endeavour Energy in Australia, and Richard McIndoe, E…

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Piloting the Future: There’s no innovation without community buy-in, ft. BuildingLens & Prosper Portland 39:12

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Tackling energy’s biggest problems requires true innovators to start somewhere—small solutions turn into enormous ones, faster than you might think.This week on Piloting the Future, hosts Kim Getgen and Lee Krevat hear from David Burchfield, Cofounder of BuildingLens, and Katherine Juengel, Green Cities Industry Liaison at Prosper Portland, about t…

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Is AMI worth the hype? 53:59

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U.S. utilities have invested tens of billions of dollars in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) over the last two decades. As those first-generation deployments approach end-of-life, utilities are facing difficult questions: Did AMI deliver on its promises? Was the investment justified? And what comes next?To get to the bottom of that and look a…

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Utilities have a data problem. Is GIS the solution? 40:57

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What do two GIS experts say when you ask them about the importance of data management for utilities? “You can’t manage what you can’t see.”“If the data is wrong, bad things happen.”“Without data, you have no control.” This week on The GISt, we’re diving deep into GIS as a tool to address latency, remove siloes, and help utilities do less on-prem…so…

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A geopolitical wildcard: How the global gas market impacts utilities 38:09

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The U.S. just became the world’s largest exporter of LNG—but is that a blessing or a burden? In this global-scale episode of *Power Perspectives*, we step away from local grid topics to dive into the international dynamics shaping the global energy markets. To do so, we are joined by Anne-Sophie Corbeau of Columbia University’s Center on Global Ene…

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Why every utility will have a drone fleet sooner than you think 31:03

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What if your next utility crew didn’t drive, but flew? Autonomous drones are no longer experimental toys, they’re rapidly become indispensable tools for utilities facing today’s most pressing challenges: extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and reliability amid rising demand. In this episode of *Power Perspectives*, we explore how autonomous dron…

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The GISt: The real ROI of GIS for asset management 22:54

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“The value has been proven.”That’s what Ryan Ciesielski, Group Head of Geospatial at National Grid, told us about the return on investment for utilities deploying GIS tech in asset management. This week on The GISt, we explore: 1) GIS applications for regulation, documentation, and reporting 2) real world use cases of GIS for asset management 3) th…

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Duke Energy's nuclear renaissance 28:18

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With electricity demand in the U.S. surging—driven by data centers, electrification, manufacturing, and population growth—utilities are under pressure to deliver clean, reliable power at scale. In this episode of Power Perspectives, we explore how Duke Energy, which operates the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the nation, is answering that call.…

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Piloting the Future: If you’re not innovating, you’re dying, ft. Portland General Electric 51:05

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The leaders at Portland General Electric knew they had a choice: Embrace innovative ideas…or get left behind.They chose the former—and now, PGE is charting a new path for scaled utilities to embrace technology, welcome innovation, and ask hard questions to ensure their customers get energy that’s reliable, efficient, and clean, day in and day out.T…

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The microgrid boom, explained 23:36

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The microgrid moment has arrived. Are utilities ready?Microgrids have long been billed as a "future solution"—ideal for resilience, sustainability, and distributed generation, but too costly or complex for widespread use. But in 2025, that future is starting to look like the present.As electricity demand is exploding, driven by the growth of data c…

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The GISt: How GIS is determining the future of the grid 26:39

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Welcome to The GISt, a new limited series from Energy Central.For our first episode, we’ve got a fantastic primer on all things GIS for utilities with Jazzmen Wilson, host of The GIS Chat podcast. What’s on tap? A closer look at what kinds of utilities are leveraging GIS to its fullest capacity. An exploration of AI as a catalyst for global tech ad…

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Tariffs, rollbacks, and drill baby drill: Unpacking Trump 2.0 for energy leaders 40:49

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A new presidency always shakes up the energy world — but what happens when it’s not new at all?With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, energy leaders continue to brace for impact. But unlike a traditional administration transition, this one is informed by a prior term — and yet may bring surprises all its own.In this episode of Power Pe…

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The most innovative people in energy 36:09

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Presenting: The 2025 Energy Central Innovation Awards, a moment to celebrate forward-thinkers, risk-takers, and the big ideas kind of people who are building the future of the energy industry.We’re in a moment of unprecedented change, but one constant remains: smart people who think about where we are *and* where we’re going are giving us a shot at…

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The next grid isn’t on Earth 22:09

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Our latest episode leaves the grid behind—literally—to head into orbit.As the number of satellites and spacecraft in space grows, one fundamental limitation persists: power. These systems are smaller, smarter, and more capable than ever—but they’re energy-starved. That’s where today’s guest, Andrew Rush, steps in.Andrew is the Co-Founder and CEO of…

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How to Produce Green Ammonia for Under US$300 Per Tonne – with Element One 49:30

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How to Produce Green Ammonia for under US$300 per tonne – With Element One Overview: In this episode, Andy Marsland explores the latest advancements in hydrogen and ammonia technologies with Phil Matthews and Troy Philpot. They discuss the potential of hydrogen and ammonia in the green energy sector, focusing on their commercial viability, practica…

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The real impacts of Trump 2.0 on energy finance 30:00

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What does a change in U.S. presidential administrations have to do with stalled solar farms in Sub-Saharan Africa or wind projects in Southeast Asia? As it turns out, quite a lot.On this episode of Power Perspectives, we explore how U.S. policy shifts are sending ripples through the global financial system—impacting everything from renewable invest…

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Inside this DOE nuclear research facility, 50 years in the making 31:59

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The U.S. nuclear industry is entering a new era—one that demands cutting-edge research, advanced reactor technologies, and stronger collaboration across the energy ecosystem. And now, that future has a new launchpad: the Sample Preparation Laboratory (SPL) at the Idaho National Laboratory.As the first hot cell facility built by the U.S. Department …

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The State of Hydrogen – current opportunities and challenges. A perspective from the forefront of hydrogen research and development – With Central Queensland University 31:15

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The State of Hydrogen – current opportunities and challenges. A perspective from the forefront of hydrogen research and development – With Central Queensland University Episode Summary: In this episode, Andy Marsland welcomes Paul Hodgson to discuss the advancements, opportunities, and challenges in the hydrogen energy sector. Paul shares his exten…

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Power Perspectives DTech Debrief: Are utilities becoming tech companies? 24:33

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In a unique edition of Power Perspectives this week, we take you inside the electric utility industry’s season-defining event: DistributeTECH 2025 through the lens of the Energy Central team that was there on the ground. Join Kinsey Grant Baker, Head of Content at Energy Central, and Matt Chester, Community Manager, as they unpack key themes and in…