That's Shocking!

We've made it to a SHOCKING milestone - the podcast is celebrating its 6th-month anniversary! We're looking back on our first 15 episodes, answering questions from listeners with notes shared with us from experts in their respective fields here at City Utilities. What has been the most shocking discovery you've learned while listening to our podcast? Let us know! HAVE QUESTIONS? Ask us here: socia...

City Utilities isn't just committed to community service, but also setting a standard in the Springfield area. How exactly? CU's Communications & Community Relations Specialist, Whitney Mann, and United Way of the Ozarks Region President/CEO, Brandi VanAntwerp, explain. We do a deep dive into the various fundraising events that CU hosts each year, how much money the utility has raised, and the...

Your monthly City Utilities' bill is getting a refresh. CU Senior Vice President & Chief Financial & Supply Chain Officer, Amy Derdall, talks about the biggest changes you can expect and plays a new game of POP Quiz, testing her secret talent. HAVE QUESTIONS? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.c...

Keeping your home cool, especially during the Dog Days of Summer, is a responsibility City Utilities takes seriously. Director of Electric T&D, Rob Guiler, shares the work that's happening daily, including a few programs you may not know about, such as the tree trimming initiative. Plus, we bring back a game of truly shocking proportion. HAVE QUESTIONS? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FI...

Will your car cool faster if you crank up the AC as soon as you get in it? Should you close vents to unused rooms in your home to keep your electrical bill down? We get those answers and more from City Utilities Energy Services & Renewables Director, Marsha McClanahan, as she sets the record straight about a slew of summertime myths that could save you some cash in the long run. Have questions...

A new battery project just went online in Springfield, so...what does that mean and how will it work? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation, Raymond Eaton, provide insight on the topic along with what this means for the future of electrical energy for those living in the Queen City. Plus, the two go head-to-head in a game o...

What exactly is power generation and how is it used in Springfield? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation, Raymond Eaton, explain and discuss how CU is preparing for the future with brand new battery projects going online soon in the Queen City. This discussion is Part 1 of 2. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutiliti...

As the discussion of data centers grows, City Utilities Director of Communications & Community Relations, Cara Erwin, talks one-on-one with CU President-CEO, Dwayne Fulk, to discuss how the utility will evaluate and respond to data center inquiries, as well as the safeguards and processes being implemented now to ensure existing customers do not bear the costs associated with data center devel...

Transit Appreciation Week is here! From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 , 2026, you can expect a slew of ways to benefit from The Bus, which is operated by City Utilities of Springfield, MO. But...why is it managed by CU exactly? We ask Transit Director, Matt Crawford this question and play a new game of "Recalculating," where we see if he's fast enough to beat the free MyRide SGF app in direct...

Do you recognize that SOUND?! We DIAL up this episode by playing a new take on an old game with SpringNet Director, Jeff Bertholdi. Plus, he connects us to the history of how SpringNet became a branch of City Utilities, what makes Springfield a Gigabit City, and the best way your business could benefit from this service. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Faceb...

Just HOW clean is the drinking water in Springfield? Let's just say the safety will get you PUMPED. Kari Wolken, Manager of Water Quality Laboratory at the Blackman Water Treatment Plant, talks about the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep it real clean. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X:...

"Water is life" - that's the motto of James Okumu, CU Manager of Water Systems Planning & Engineering at Fulbright Water Treatment Plant. Find out how Springfield gets its water, just how much is used by the city and Cara tests James' knowledge about water stories in the news with the brand-new game, H2-Oh, Really!? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebo...

CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney talks about what makes Springfield's natural gas system unique. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

What’s that smell? No seriously, what is that!? We play a new game of gassy proportions with the CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney . Plus, we find out a few interesting bits of info like the fact that there is somebody who has a full-time job of literally smelling natural gas, and we find out why that’s specifically unique to Springfield, MO. Have questions? Ask us here: soci...

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast powers back with Eric Smith, Supervisor of Power Station Operations, and he's answering: what is a power station and substation exactly? And what does that mean for turning on my lights at home? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilitie...

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast flips the switch ON and we're answering questions about...so how does our electricity work exactly? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutili...

So...how does electricity work? Why not bury all power lines? Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!? No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you! Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Discover more about your utilities, how they work and why squirrels are both cute a...