Schweitzer Drive

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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Schweitzer Drive Podcast

Schweitzer Drive explores what goes on between the generation of electricity and the light switch. Join Dave Whitehead as he interviews the entrepreneurs, innovators, and experts who are inventing the future of electric power.

  1. AUG 9

    Keeping the Lights On: Microgrids and the Benefits of Localized Power

    Even a very short power outage can have dire consequences for a hospital, transportation system, or large campus. This is where microgrids can add real value. In this episode, Dave Whitehead talks with microgrid expert Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan about these small, stand-alone power systems that can keep electricity flowing regardless of what’s happening on the bulk power grid.

    34 min

  2. JUL 19

    Hydroelectricity: The Carbon-Free Powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest Energy Mix

    About 50 percent of energy generated in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States comes from hydroelectric power. According to Rick Dunn, general manager of Benton PUD, that puts the region in an unbelievably unique position. In this episode, host Dave Whitehead talks with Rick about the impact hydro has on reliability and rates, the politicization of the resource, and why he became an author.

    43 min

  3. JUN 14

    Health Is Power: The Value of Affordable, Transparent, Quality Healthcare

    It might seem like a stretch to talk about the healthcare system on a podcast about electric power. However, more than three million Americans report to energy sector jobs every day, and we all depend on these folks for the steady flow of electricity in our homes, businesses, hospitals, and data centers. In this episode, Dave Whitehead talks with SEL Senior Director of Health & Wellbeing Michele Beehler about what can be done to help ensure these employees (and others) have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.

    25 min

  4. MAY 24

    Finding the Right Fit: Early-Career Rotations for Long-Term Success

    In this episode, host Dave Whitehead chats with SEL Engineers Lyssa Blood and Cameron Blegen. Both in the third year of their careers, Lyssa and Cameron talk about their experience in the SEL Engineer Rotation Program which allowed them to explore different jobs before settling into their full-time roles. They offer advice to those just starting engineering careers and to employers looking to increase retention.

    35 min

  5. APR 26

    Shortening the Supply Chain: Strong Partnerships Bring Us Closer

    In this episode, guest host Diane Maceri, supply chain director at SEL, talks with Tyler Gould, senior electronic sales engineer at Phoenix Contact and Tom Schrader, president of Interconnect Sales, about why good partnerships are key to a more secure supply chain and moving manufacturing to the U.S.

    31 min

  6. MAR 29

    Politics, Climate and Class: Changing the Power Grid Conversation

    In this episode, author, filmmaker and podcaster Robert Bryce talks about his new docuseries Juice: Power, Politics & The Grid with guest host David Costello, SEL chief sales & customer service officer.

    35 min

  7. FEB 29

    Building a Better Substation

    The shift to renewables and growing demand for electricity are driving utilities to problem-solve like never before. In this episode, host Dave Whitehead talks with Philip VanSant, manager of T&D Services, System Protection at Dominion Energy, about how the utility has come up with an innovative method to construct and commission new digital substations in an efficient and cost-effective way.

    27 min

  8. JAN 15

    Celebrating Innovation: Insights From the National Inventors Hall of Fame

    Rini Paiva, executive vice president of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, joins Dave to discuss the common traits inventors share, the importance of honoring their work, and how they're inspiring future innovators.

    21 min
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Schweitzer Drive explores what goes on between the generation of electricity and the light switch. Join Dave Whitehead as he interviews the entrepreneurs, innovators, and experts who are inventing the future of electric power.

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  • Creator
    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories 2022
  • Show Website
    Schweitzer Drive

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