Episodes

  • Mike Beehler on the State of the Grid: AI, Affordability, and Infrastructure Gaps
    Jun 20 2025

    In this episode of T&D World Live, veteran utility engineer and consultant Mike Beehler speaks about the forces currently reshaping the electric utility industry, with particular focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), demand growth, grid resilience, and affordability.

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    47 mins
  • Merging Affordability, Reliability & Sustainability
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, Joe Bentley, Senior Vice President of Electric Engineering at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), shared his optimistic vision for the future of the electric utility industry, despite the growing challenges of climate change, infrastructure demands, and surging electricity costs.

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    45 mins
  • What’s Slowing the Grid? A Practical Discussion on Energy Delivery
    May 16 2025

    In this episode of the T&D World Podcast, we speak with Doug Houseman, a senior managing consultant at 1898 & Co., about the current and future challenges facing the electric power sector. The conversation explores a wide range of issues, including the causes and consequences of recent large-scale power outages, persistent supply chain delays, energy transition technologies, and the need for a skilled workforce to modernize the grid.

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    39 mins
  • T&D World Live 2025 Is by Utilities for Utilities
    May 2 2025

    Get to know T&D World Live Event Director Gina Weber as she discusses her background in the utility industry and her vision for the upcoming event scheduled for September 23–25 in Phoenix where attendees can expect a blend of technical sessions, leadership discussions, and networking opportunities designed for utility professionals.

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    28 mins
  • Inside the Future of Transmission with Larry Gasteiger
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, we speak with Larry Gasteiger, Executive Director of WIRES and President of Gasteiger Energy Consulting, about the pressing challenges and opportunities in the U.S. electric transmission sector.

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    38 mins
  • Powering Progress: The Evolution of Linemen and Electrical Systems
    Apr 4 2025

    In this episode we sit down with Alan Drew to take a journey through the history of linemen and the power industry, exploring how construction methods, materials, safety, and tools have evolved over the decades.

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    50 mins
  • Neil Chatterjee Talks Challenges and Innovations in the Energy Sector
    Mar 21 2025

    In this episode of the T&D World Live Podcast, we sit down with Neil Chatterjee, former FERC Chairman, to discuss the evolving energy landscape in North America. From the growing demand driven by AI and data centers to the need for grid modernization and transmission expansion, Chatterjee provides deep insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the power sector. We dive into key policy shifts, the role of emerging technologies like AI and energy storage, and the impact of international trade and regulatory changes on the grid. Tune in for a compelling discussion on how innovation, policy, and investment must align to ensure a reliable, affordable, and resilient energy future.

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    51 mins
  • Powering the Future: The Evolution of Grid Strategy & Data-Driven Utilities
    Mar 7 2025

    In this episode of T&D World Live we sit down with Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy for Association of Edison Illuminating Company, to explore the transformation of the power grid and the crucial role of integrated system planning.

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    42 mins