Electric Perspectives

Edison Electric Institute

The Electric Perspectives podcast discusses the latest trends and issues shaping the electric power industry. Electric Perspectives is brought to you by the Edison Electric Institute. Learn more at eei.org.

  1. 1D AGO

    Oracle's Safra Catz on Powering Hyperscalers

    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.

    43 min

  2. SEP 22

    Driving Energy Policy Discussions in Washington

    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.

    13 min

  3. AUG 29

    Meeting Demand With Flexible Generation

    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.

    33 min

  4. AUG 22

    EEI 2025 Highlights: Mission-Critical Networks, Meeting Demand Growth, and AI Innovation

    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.

    19 min

  5. AUG 21

    EEI 2025 Highlights: How Advanced Nuclear, Drones, and New Technologies are Strengthening the Grid

    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.

    24 min

  6. JUL 31

    Smart Grid Tech and Connecting Power to First Nations Communities

    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.

    17 min

  7. JUL 16

    Delivering a Reliable, Secure, and Affordable Energy Future

    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.

    23 min

  8. JUN 26

    EEI 2025 Highlights: Grid Resilience, Energy Affordability, and Demand Growth

    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.

    28 min
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The Electric Perspectives podcast discusses the latest trends and issues shaping the electric power industry. Electric Perspectives is brought to you by the Edison Electric Institute. Learn more at eei.org.

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  • Creator
    Edison Electric Institute
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Edison Electric Institute.
  • Show Website
    Electric Perspectives

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