The Current Podcast
Exploring all that powers us forward.
We’re exploring all that powers us forward through conversations with policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts. From grid resiliency and energy security to the evolving regulatory landscape, these discussions offer an insider perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of energy throughout our country.
Latest Episodes
The People Behind Lineworker Appreciation Day
How do lineworkers keep our electric grid resilient, reliable, and ready for the future? Drew Stover, Director of the Utility Department at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and a second-generation journeyman lineworker, joins host Kristine...
Wildfire Prevention with Chet Wade
Did you know thousands of communities each year are affected by wildfires? Chet Wade, Communications Director of Partners in Wildfire Prevention shares key insights on the coalition's efforts to reduce the devastating impacts of wildfires through prevention and...
Importance of Energy Security with Tony Clark
Energy security is our future where Tony Clark, the Executive Director of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), an organization that represents state utility regulators across the nation, explores how energy policies for electric...
Looking at the New Administration & Congress with Eric Grey
How is the new administration affecting the electric power industry? Eric Grey, Vice President of Government Relations at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) explores the affects of the priorities from the new administration and elaborates on important legislation that...
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Navigating Clean Energy Challenges with Kregg Arnston
What are the challenges to achieving clean energy? In the greater Portland, Kregg Arntson, Executive Director of the Portland General Electric Foundaition lead an initiative in the community to inspire the next generation how to combat climate changes and challenges,...
Cybersecurity Awareness with Eileen Figone & Sharla Artz
Did you know it's Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Eileen Figone, the Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Security, Risk and Compliance for Puget Sound Energy and Sharla Artz, the Security and Resilience Policy Area Vice President for Xcel Energy, both...
What is LIHEAP Action Month with Veronica Stober
Did you know this month is LIHEAP Action Month? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program that provides qualifying customers with bill payment and energy assistance options. Verconica Stober, a seasoned Customer Advocate at Alliant...
Impact of Hurricane Beryl with Justine Petrutsas & Scott Aaronson
What are the impacts of huricanes on electricity power? EEI Electric Perspectives Podcast joins with two guests to talk about the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and the tremendous restoration efforts that are underway. StormGeo Meteorologist Justin Petrutsas and Scott...
Resource Adequecy with Vince Sorgi
How is resource adequecy shifting the energy landscape? Vince Sorgi, PPL Corporation President and CEO, shares insights on how his company's innovation is sustainably meeting their high customer demand today and in the future.
Corporate Citzenship with PSEG Richard T. Thigpen
Richard T. Thigpen, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at PSEG company, provides insight into PSEG'S commitment to a diverse workforce, philanthropy, and its role in helping solve serious challenges.