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Welcome to the Energy Central Podcast Network—your ultimate resource for the biggest ideas, boldest perspectives, and best insights from across the electric power industry. We publish… Power Perspectives. From CEOs of major utilities to founders of energy tech startups pushing the envelope, Power Perspectives curates the news, thought leaders, and big picture conversations most important to modern power professionals—every week on Tuesdays. The Watt & Why. Dive deep into utility business strategies, straight from the minds of the leaders deciding what comes next. Host Mike Smith leverages his own decades of power utility industry experience and leadership to get to the bottom of what inspires, drives, and challenges utility decision makers. And there’s even more to come. Energy Central is a community where 250K electric power professionals share, learn, and connect in a collaborative environment. Want to join in? Visit www.EnergyCentral.com to register for free.All rights reserved Ciencia Economía
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  • Is geothermal finally happening? A DOE leader weighs in

    Is geothermal finally happening? A DOE leader weighs in
    Apr 14 2026
    Geothermal has been part of the energy conversation for decades, but it is still too often stymied by a reputation of being too niche or small-scale to make a grid-wide difference. That perception, however, is beginning to change. As utilities face growing pressure to deliver firm, clean, and affordable power, geothermal is getting fresh attention as a resource that could play a much bigger role in the grid than many have assumed. To learn more about what the federal government’s perspective on geothermal energy is, host Kinsey Grant Baker welcomed Kyle Haustveit, the Assistant Secretary of Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. Their conversation explores why 2026 just may be a pivotal year for geothermal and dispels what people still might be overlooking about the technology. The discussion also explains how DOE’s newly structured Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office is thinking about the present opportunities and what they means for deployment, R&D, demonstrations, and partnerships. So for stakeholders looking towards the future of the grid, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at where geothermal fits in the resource mix, what signals suggest real momentum, and what the first practical step should be for utilities that want to take the technology seriously. Signup for the Energy Central Daily Newsletter: https://energycentral.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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    33 m
  • Inside a live-fire test of grid security

    Inside a live-fire test of grid security
    Apr 10 2026
    What happens when you fire military-grade weapons at substation infrastructure? We don’t have to ask in theory, because today’s guest has put that question to the test. In this episode, host Kinsey Grant Baker sits down with Brent Warzocha of 3B Protection following a live-fire demonstration outside Las Vegas where Brent and his team tested ballistic substation walls against everything from World War I-era weapons to .50 caliber rifles. The event brought utility leaders face-to-face with the physical security risks facing modern grid infrastructure and made it real, both in terms of risks and what they should be doing about it. Brent provides a recap of what attendees saw, the reactions from utility professionals, and the “aha moments” that come from witnessing real ballistic testing instead of reviewing theoretical standards. This crucial conversation digs into why Underwriters Laboratories baseline testing often doesn’t reflect real-world threats, and how RLS testing is helping utilities better understand the difference between minimum compliance and true resilience. The live-fire demos showed not just dramatic visuals (be sure to watch the video version of this conversation to get a peek), but the operational reality: how hardened infrastructure can prevent catastrophic outages, reduce repair timelines, and protect critical grid assets. Thanks to 3B Protection, our sponsor for this episode. 3B Protection is in the business of helping organizations protect their people, property and critical assets. The last ten years or so has seen significant ballistic activity in and around electrical substations that are part of the United States’ critical infrastructure and 3B offers a line of product to help protect those substations from malicious attacks. 3B has tested their products to the extreme in a way that far exceeds UL minimums. And not just for ballistics – our walls are thoroughly tested against forced entry, vehicle crashes and blast as well. Signup for the Energy Central Daily Newsletter: https://energycentral.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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    27 m
  • Nuclear’s role in the grid of the future, according to Robert Bryce

    Nuclear’s role in the grid of the future, according to Robert Bryce
    Apr 7 2026
    The nuclear conversation is back in a big way, but the question is whether the excitement is outrunning reality. In this episode, host Kinsey Grant Baker sits down with author and energy commentator Robert Bryce to separate the news from the noise around what many are calling a nuclear renaissance. From bipartisan support in Washington to executive orders, plant restarts, and a wave of new interest from major tech companies, Bryce makes the case that nuclear is clearly back in the conversation—but not necessarily back at scale yet. Bryce walks through why he remains firmly pro-nuclear while still taking a sober view of the sector’s challenges. For utility leaders, his message is clear: be patient, be realistic, and be optimistic, but understand that nuclear’s comeback will be measured in decades, not quarters. Robert Bryce on Substack: robertbryce.substack.com Signup for the Energy Central Daily Newsletter: https://energycentral.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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    45 m
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