As electricity demand continues to rise, electric companies are using new strategies and tools to help plan for the future. On this episode, Arizona Public Service (APS) Director of Grid Modernization Jasdeep Singh and KloudGin CEO and Co-Founder Vikram Takru discuss APS' shift to a product-oriented model for grid modernization and how technology platforms are streamlining operations and improving safety. The conversation highlights impactful grid projects in Arizona, strategies to keep customer bills as low as possible, and the innovations that will shape grid planning in the years to come. This episode was sponsored by KloudGin. To learn more about its unified field service, asset, and construction work management platform, click here.

Electric companies across the country are finding innovative ways to connect large customers like data centers while delivering clear benefits to the grid and existing customers. EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney opens the episode by highlighting how electric companies are collaborating with data centers and hyperscalers to support innovation and ensure these large customers pay their fair share of America’s grid. Then, Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Head of Energy and Water for the Americas Brandon Oyer discuss how electric companies and large-load customers like Amazon are working together to deliver clear benefits to the grid and existing customers while strengthening reliability. The episode also highlights a new Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) study examining electricity rate design and tariffs for large loads like data centers, based on real-world case studies from Amazon’s partnerships with electric companies including Entergy Mississippi.

Electric companies are working to meet the highest level of electricity demand growth since the post-World War II era, spurred in part by AI and data centers. On this episode, Ed Baine, executive vice president of Utility Operations and president of Dominion Energy Virginia, and Martin Hermann, CEO of BrightNight, discuss how electric companies and technology providers are meeting the increased demand for electricity, and lessons learned from Northern Virginia—also known as Data Center Alley—that can guide other regions as they prepare for a future shaped by AI and data centers.

Earlier this week at EEI’s Financial Conference, CNBC Power Lunch Co-Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Brian Sullivan moderated a lively discussion featuring Idaho Power and IDACORP President and CEO Lisa Grow; EEI Vice Chair David Campbell, chairman, president, and CEO of Evergy; and Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh. These leaders shared how their companies are meeting surging electricity demand from data centers and manufacturing while working to keep customer bills as low as possible. They also explored new financing models, regulatory challenges, and the urgent need to streamline permitting to build critical energy infrastructure. For more highlights from the conference, visit electricperspectives.com.

As electric companies work to build the transmission lines and infrastructure needed for a reliable energy future, they face complex and often lengthy approval processes.  On this episode, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney and ITC Holdings Corp. President Krista Tanner discuss why reforming these processes is essential to meeting rising energy demand, supporting economic growth, and keeping costs as low as possible for customers. They also highlight real-world challenges and the growing bipartisan effort in Washington to advance permitting reform.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the energy industry, from customer engagement to grid management and long-term planning. In this episode, Michelle Ferrara, Chief Information Officer at Arizona Public Service (APS), and Karthik Moorthy, Chief Growth Officer at Bidgely, discuss how APS is building the culture and partnerships needed to scale AI at the company and what lessons other electric companies can take from their journey.   This episode is sponsored by Bidgely, which provides AI platforms that revolutionize grid management and customer engagement for electric companies. Learn more.

October 20 marks the start of Careers in Energy Week, highlighting a key issue shaping the future of the electric power industry: workforce development. In this episode, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney is joined by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania President John Hawkins and Center for Energy Workforce Development Executive Director Missy Henriksen to discuss how electric companies and partners such as the Department of Energy are building the skilled workforce needed to power America’s energy future. They also discuss innovative training programs, apprenticeships, and other initiatives creating energy career pathways for the next generation of workers.   To learn more about Careers in Energy Week, visit https://cewd.org/ciew/.

Harry Sideris became the president and CEO of Duke Energy Corporation earlier this year after serving in various leadership roles at the organization for nearly three decades. On this episode, Harry discusses his vision for Duke Energy, the company's focus on resilience and affordability, his reflections on the devastating 2024 hurricane season; and more.

EEI 2025 featured a strong lineup of keynote speakers. In this episode, we share the full keynote conversation between Safra Catz—Oracle’s CEO at the time of recording and now executive vice chair of the board—and outgoing EEI Chair Maria Pope, president and CEO of Portland General Electric. Their discussion explores how electric companies and hyperscalers are navigating the era of rising energy demand. Visit the Electric Perspectives website for more coverage of this year's thought leadership forum.

Earlier this summer, EEI welcomed our new president and CEO, Drew Maloney. Drew previously served as president and CEO of the American Investment Council, where he built a reputation for effective industry advocacy and strategic leadership. Prior to that, he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Legislative Affairs.   On this episode, Drew discusses his priorities for EEI, the electric power industry’s commitment to providing reliable, affordable energy for customers nationwide, and how the industry is strengthening America’s energy dominance. 

As America’s electric companies work to meet growing electricity demand driven by AI, data centers, manufacturing, and electrification, mileage from flexible generation is increasingly playing a critical role in supporting a diversified energy mix.      On this episode, Eric Holdsworth, who leads the Edison Foundation, is joined by Andrew Phillips, business development manager for Wärtsilä, and Dylan Bearce, senior director of energy resources operations for Tucson Electric Power. They explore how electric companies can get more mileage with flexible, reciprocating internal combustion engines, how these engines differ from traditional models, and their role in supporting grid reliability.    This episode is sponsored by Wärtsilä; learn more about maximizing mileage and flexible generation here.

This episode is part of our EEI 2025 Highlights series. In this episode, you will hear conversations about demand growth, mission-critical networks, and the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence. The speakers are: Chris Rogers, Partner, Communities, Energy, & Infrastructure, Guidehouse Michelle Fay, Global Energy Providers Practice Leader, Guidehouse Charlie Sanchez, President, Infrastructure Advisory, Black & Veatch Hans Kobler, Founder and Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners You can also visit EEI's website to read EEI 2025 recap newsletters, see photos from our annual thought leadership forum, and watch videos from some of the keynotes.

This episode is part of our EEI 2025 Highlights series. In this episode, you will hear conversations about keeping costs as low as possible for customers, how drones are enhancing electric company operations, advanced nuclear, and new technologies that are strengthening grid resilience. The speakers are: Mary Sprayregen, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs & Market Development, Oracle Utilities Tom Keefe, Vice Chair and Power, Utilities & Renewables Sector Leader for Deloitte Chris Levesque, President and CEO, TerraPower Duke Austin, President and CEO, Quanta  You can also visit EEI's website to read EEI 2025 recap newsletters, see photos from our annual thought leadership forum, and watch videos from some of the keynotes.

During EEI 2025, Edison International and Southern California Edison (SCE) were recognized as the winners of this year's Edison Award. Fortis Inc. and Wataynikaneyap Power were recognized as the winners of this year's International Edison Award. We were joined live at EEI 2025 by leaders from each company to learn more about their innovative projects. On this episode, Edison International President and CEO Pedro J. Pizarro and Southern California Edison Vice President of Transmission, Substations & Operations Vik Trehan discuss the Advanced Waveform Anomaly Recognition system. Then, Fortis Inc. Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology Gary Smith and Wataynikaneyap Power CEO Margaret Kenequanash talk about the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission System, which connects 17 rural and remote First Nations communities to the Ontario provincial energy grid.

On this episode, Tyler Anthony, president and CEO of Pepco Holdings, discusses Pepco’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the energy grid through the Capital Grid Project and how the company is building the workforce that will support the rapid growth of electricity demand from AI and data centers. Anthony also talks about why partnerships are essential to delivering a secure and resilient energy future and how Pepco's Customer Relief Fund is just one part of Pepco's strategy for supporting customers.

This episode is part of our EEI 2025 highlights series. We were thrilled to be joined live at our annual thought leadership forum by EEI Chair Calvin Butler, president and CEO of Exelon; Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh; and Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May. These leaders discussed how America's electric companies are enhancing grid resilience while working to meet the growing demand for electricity. Efforts to keep customer bills as low as possible also were front and center throughout the conference. Visit the Electric Perspectives website to read recaps and see photos from EEI 2025.

In early May, EEI and several energy industry partners, along with organizations that represent firefighters, scientists, tech innovators, and other stakeholders, joined together to form the Partners in Wildfire Prevention coalition. The goal is to advance actionable, evidence-based policy solutions that will make communities and the nation more prepared to handle the growing wildfire threat.  On this episode, EEI Managing Director of Public Affairs Jeff Ostermayer is joined by Partners in Wildfire Prevention Communications Director Chet Wade to discuss the new coalition, federal policy that can support efforts to prevent wildfires, and how we can work together to mitigate wildfire risks and protect vulnerable communities.  Visit the Partners in Wildfire Prevention coalition website to learn more and sign up for updates: https://preventwildfires.org/.This episode also is available on The Current, a podcast produced by EEI's We Stand for Energy platform: https://westandforenergy.com/.

Grid resilience remains a top priority for investor-owned electric companies as extreme weather events become more frequent and electricity demand continues to rise. On this episode, Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May and ScottMadden Partner Marc Miller discuss efforts underway to strengthen grid infrastructure. They also highlight how customers benefit from resilience investments and share insights on how to keep electricity costs for customers as low as possible.  This episode is sponsored by ScottMadden, which provides consulting services ranging from strategic planning through implementation across industries. With more than four decades of expertise in transmission and distribution, ScottMadden brings a deep perspective of how electric company functions are evolving to integrate grid edge technologies. Learn more here. 

EEI interim President and CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn, who also serves as chairman and CEO of TXNM Energy, has been a leader in the electric power industry for more than 30 years. As one of the longest-serving directors on the EEI board, she has helped to shape EEI’s strategy for more than a decade.  On this episode, Vincent-Collawn discusses some of today’s most pressing industry issues, including rising demand for electricity, the efforts underway to enhance grid resilience, and our sector’s role in strengthening America’s energy security. She also discusses how our sector works with new presidential administrations and handles the flurry of executive orders and cabinet appointments that follow inauguration day.  This episode is sponsored by Sense, a company that embeds its software in next-generation smart meters, unlocking real-time insight into the home and grid. Learn more here.

Electric companies are adopting advanced data analysis tools that provide more accurate predictions before a weather event to help optimize preparation efforts and support a faster response if outages occur.    On this episode, Pacific Gas and Electric Vice President of Emergency Preparedness and Response Angie Gibson; Southern Company Enterprise Data Analytics Director Shane Powell; and E Source Data Science Director Kyle Decker  discuss their experiences with storm response analytics. They share valuable lessons learned while developing and deploying data-driven forecasting and restoration models.   This episode is sponsored by E Source, a utility-focused solution partner; learn more about their research, consulting, and data science offerings here.