Commissioner Tim Echols

Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols

Podcast by Commissioner Tim Echols

Author

Commissioner Tim Echols

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Government

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Latest episode

Dec 12, 2025

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Episodes

Carlos Restrepo (Sonnen Battery) 27.05.2021

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce interview Sonnen Battery’s Carlos Restrepo about lithium ion battery growth in cars and homes.

ABCs of Energy for Kids 25.05.2021

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and co-host KC Boyce discuss the ABCs of energy in a kid-friendly show that covers a different concept in energy for every letter in the alphabet.

Jeff Smith (Georgia Power) and Herschell Winters (Radiance Solar) 20.05.2021

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols goes on the road and interviews Jeff Smith from Georgia Power about energy efficiency. Then, Tim talks with Herschell Winters of Radiance Solar about all-things-sustainability.

Sustainable Town Planning, Big Solar and Geothermal Energy 18.05.2021

In this episode, Tim and KC discuss sustainable town planning, big solar and geothermal energy.

Tiffany Callaway Ferrell (AGL) and Sean Register 13.05.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols and KC Boyce talk about Earth Day ideas. In the second segment Tiffany Callaway Ferrell of AGL talks about natural gas. Then in the second half, Tim goes on the road to interview Emerald Transportation Solutions about their EV refrigerated cargo van and then to Savannah for a peak at the new Port Fuel Center.

Sapelo Island Ribbon Cutting 11.05.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols heads to Sapelo Island with the team to do the ribbon cutting on the solar array he secured for the Hog Hammock Library. He interviews team members and residents as they celebrate the monumental effort to assist this community.

Kevin Udell & Ben Carswell (Jekyll Island Authority) and reporter Austyn Gaffney 06.05.2021

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols interviews Jekyll Island officials Kevin Udell and Ben Carswell. In the 2nd half, KC connects with Austyn Gaffney to discuss coal ash.

Russ Griebel (United Consulting) and Dr. Mildred McClain (Citizens for Environmental Justice) 04.05.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols talks with Russ Griebel about brownfields, geology and engineering. In the 2nd half of the show, Tim and Dr. McClain square off at the Georgia Climate Conference.

Joan Kowal (Emory University) 29.04.2021

In this episode, Joan Kowal of Emory joins the show to discuss sustainability on the campus.

Damon Carson (repurposedMATERIALS) and Ben Carswell (JIA) 27.04.2021

In this episode, Tim and KC talk with Damon Carson about repurposing and re-use. In the final segment, Tim interviews Ben Carson on Jekyll Island.

Kevin McCracken (Chesapeake Energy) 22.04.2021

In this episode, Tim and KC talk about how railroads and utilities have enjoyed similar growth patterns. In the 2nd half of the show, Kevin McCracken of Chesapeake Energy joins to talk about renewable natural gas.

Stan Wise, Cyrus Bhedwar, John Noel and Justin Brightharp 20.04.2021

In this episode, Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols talks with former colleague Stan Wise about energy trends. In the second half of the show, Tim is joined by John Noel, Justin Brightharp and Cyrus Bhedwar to talk about transit and energy efficiency.

Christopher Matos-Rogers (Palmer House Properties) and Mike Masquelier (WAVE) 15.04.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols interviews Green Realtor Christopher Matos-Rogers about getting the most out of your green home improvements. In the 2nd half, Tim and co-host KC Boyce interview WAVE CEO Mike Masquelier about inductive charging for commercial vehicles.

Mohsen Toosi (BMVW) and Austyn Gaffney 13.04.2021

In this episode, Tim talks with show sponsor Mohsen Toosi from BMVW discusses used EVs. In the second half of the show, Tim and KC talk with journalist Austyn Gaffney about the beneficial use of coal ash. Also, former cohost John Noel makes a cameo appearance.

Fantasy Energy Draft 08.04.2021

In this episode, Tim and a remote studio full of guests conduct a fantasy football-style energy draft!

Dr. Marilyn Brown (Georgia Tech) and Stewart Stewart (BayoTech) 06.04.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols goes on the road to the Tech campus to interview Dr. Marilyn Brown. In the 2nd half, KC talks with Stewert Stewert about hydrogen production.

PJ Zonsius and Meredith Hodges (Gas South) 01.04.2021

In this episode, Tim does a deep dive into natural gas with PJ Zonsius and Meredith Hodges from Gas South. In the final segment, Tim and KC discuss five utility trends.

Dr. Andy Myers (Northeastern University) 30.03.2021

In this episode, Tim and KC discuss the Texas energy crisis. In the On The Road segment, KC Boyce discusses on and offshore wind energy with Dr. Andy Myers from Northeastern University.

Anne Blair (Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance) and Kaveh Kamooneh (Better Tomorrow Solar) 25.03.2021

In this episode, Anne Blair joins Tim and KC in studio to discuss her EV award. In the second half, Tim goes on the road with Kaveh Kamooneh about solar.

Karlos Walkes (ElectroniXiQ) 23.03.2021

In this episode, KC Boyce joins Tim Echols and guest Karlos Walkes to discuss low speed EVs for car and ride sharing.

Jeff Pratt (Green Power EMC) and Rob Blatecky (Ander Solar) 18.03.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols talks with solar experts Jeff Pratt and Rob Blatecky about solar growth in Georgia and the US.

Mike Dovorany (Escalent) 16.03.2021

In this episode, Tim and KC discuss the #EVForward study with VP Mike Dovorany from Escalent who explains where buyers are at today and why the cars need to deliver more than just environmental benefits.

KC Boyce 11.03.2021

In this episode, Tim Echols and KC Boyce discuss energy trends and effective relationship-building with elected officials.

John Noel 09.03.2021

In this episode, host Tim Echols is joined by both KC Boyce and John Noel for a fun Super Bowl episode as they discuss similarities between the energy world and the big game.

Doug Miell (GA Chamber of Commerce), Karen Bremer (GRA) & Freddy Cardoza (Gas South) 04.03.2021

In this episode, Tim is joined by Australian Doug Miell of the Georgia Chamber discusses how the Chamber views energy, Karen Bremer of the Georgia Restaurant Association talks about how restaurants use energy and Freddy Cardoza from Gas South explains the intricacies of natural gas delivery.

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