United States Energy Association

United States Energy Association

The USEA Power Sector Podcast is bringing new voices and new ideas to key energy system conversations in 15-minute interviews targeting urgently needed solutions. Topics will range from when, where, and how generation and transmission should be expanded to what resources and technologies are needed to ensure distribution systems remain reliable. USEA's Global Briefing series promotes international voices and ideas in the Energy Sector. Subscribe for exclusive content and early access to episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/us-energy-association/subscribe

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United States Energy Association

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Education

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usea.org

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 203: The Brattle Group Principal Johannes Pfeifenberger 16.01.2026

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Johannes Pfeifenberger, Principal with power sector consultant The Brattle Group, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the macrogrid initiative to drive interconnection of the nation’s electric network to make electricity delivery more reliable and  affordable, and how closing gaps in current work on transmission planning could be a first s...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 202: GridPolicy CEO & Former FERC Chair Jon Wellinghoff 13.01.2026

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Jon Wellinghoff, currently the CEO of consultant GridPolicy, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the macrogrid initiative created to drive modernization of the nation’s electric network by interconnecting the system’s segmented regions to make electricity delivery more reliable and  afforda...

USEA PSP Episode 201: Schneider Electric Digital Grid CEO & NAM Power Grid President Ruben Llanes 08.01.2026

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Ruben Llanes, CEO for Digital Grid and President of the North American Power and Grid division at Schneider Electric answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about why his “One Digital Grid Platform” may be the future of energy intelligence. This episode is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driv...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 199: UL Solutions SVP of Testing, Inspection & Certification Jeff Smidt 18.12.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Jeff Smidt, Senior Vice President of Testing, Inspection and Certification for global standards certifier UL Solutions, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about a new UL ECOLOGO certification program for sustainable energy and industrial automation equipment. This episode is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric is a global energy...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 198: Schneider Electric Executive VP of Energy Management Frederic Godemel 16.12.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast Frederic Godemel, Schneider Electric’s Executive Vice President of Energy Management, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the new complexities in making financial decisions and how innovation and operational intelligence can turn those complexities into a competitive edge. This episode is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 197: Schneider Electric EVP of Power Products Bin Lu 11.12.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Bin Lu , Executive Vice President of the Power Products Division of Schneider Electric’s Energy Management Business answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about his concept of Electricity 4.0, where electric meets digital.   This episode is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency...

USEA's Global Briefing: U.S.-Syria Business Council Managing Director Sameer Saboungi 10.12.2025

In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, U.S.-Syria Business Council Managing Director Sameer Saboungi provides an insight into Syria one year after the fall of the Assad regime and opportunities for investment in the energy sector. Learn more about their work: https://ussyriabc.org/

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 196: Renew Home CTO Steven Lanzisera 09.12.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Steven Lanzisera, Chief Technical Officer with smart device aggregator Renew Home, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the potentially market-moving findings in Renew  Home’s just-released white paper “Scaling Residential Demand Response by Prioritizing Comfort: Evidence from 25 Million Energy Shifts.” Listen to this episode and future epi...

Don't Forget This: USEA PSP Episode 41: Managing Principal Investigator for the University of Utah Dr. Joseph Moore 05.12.2025

Take a few minutes to check out a throwback episode of USEA's Power Sector Podcast! Originally published on May 8, 2024 In this episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast geothermal series, Dr. Joseph Moore, Managing Principal Investigator for the University of Utah and DOE Utah Forge demonstration project, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about what the research project has di...

USEA's Global Briefing: Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Waleid Gamal El Dien 05.12.2025

In this installment of USEA’s Global Briefing, Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Waleid Gamal El Dien discusses energy investment opportunities in the region. Learn more about the SCZONE: https://sczone.eg/

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 195: Rehlko President & CEO Brian Melka 04.12.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Brian Melka, President and CEO of system optimized provider Rehlko answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about solutions for meeting today’s accelerating electricity demand. This episode is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, an...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 194: Grid Strategies Director of Power Systems Sophie Meyer 02.12.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Sophie Meyer, Director of Power Systems for national energy sector consultant Grid Strategies, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the expected growth in overall electricity demand and peak electricity demand expected by 2030 and what the growth numbers mean. Subscribe to hear this episode and future episodes early and uninterrupted: https...

USEA's The Energy Stakeholder: SREA Georgia Director Taylor Schindler 01.12.2025

In this edition of The Energy Stakeholder, USEA Senior Program Coordinator Melissa Brown chats with Southern Renewable Energy Association Georgia Director Taylor Schindler about the impact of the November election and what it means for the Peach State.

Don't Forget This: USEA PSP Episode 35: Grid Strategies LLC Founder & President Rob Gramlich 26.11.2025

Take a few minutes to check out a throwback episode of USEA's Power Sector Podcast! Originally aired on April 17, 2024. In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Grid Strategies Founder and President Rob Gramlich answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about the findings of his new analysis of 29 major transmission expansion projects that identifies the concrete benefits of coordinati...

Don't Forget This: USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 34: CA ISO President & CEO Elliot Mainzer 24.11.2025

Take a few minutes to check out a throwback episode of USEA's Power Sector Podcast! Originally aired on April 12, 2024. In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator, answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about California’s new transmission planning, its approvals for new generation and new high voltage merc...

Don't Forget This: USEA PSP Episode 30: EPRI President & CEO Arshad Mansoor & USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes 21.11.2025

Take a few minutes to check out a throwback episode of USEA's Power Sector Podcast! Originally Aired on March 13, 2024 In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Dr. Arshad Mansoor, President and CEO at Electric Power Research Institute, and Mark Menezes, President and CEO of the United States Energy Association, answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about the profound changes coming...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 193: Carbon Direct Director of Industrial Decarbonization A J. Simon 18.11.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, A.J. Simon, Director of Industrial Decarbonization for Carbon Direct, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about Google’s landmark investment in a natural gas plant with carbon capture and storage and the significance of this big step by one of the world’s leading corporate clean energy buyers. Want full episodes early and uninterrupted? Subscrib...

USEA's CEO Corner: Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions President & CEO Heather Reams 14.11.2025

Join us for our next installment of CEO Corner where USEA’s President & CEO Mark Menezes sits down with the leaders of USEA member organizations. Learn more about these CEOs and discover how their work is shaping the energy landscape and enriching our community. This installment features Heather Reams, President & CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions.

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 192: NCSU NC Clean Energy Technology Center Managing Director Autumn Proudlove 13.11.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Autumn Proudlove, Managing Director for Policy and Markets with the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the newest policy trends driving modernization of the US power system. Subscribe to hear future episodes of USEA's Power Sector Podcast early and uninte...

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 191: Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Christina Hayes 11.11.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Christina Hayes answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about DOE’s just-finalized $1.6 billion loan guarantee to American Electric Power for transmission upgrades and about why a “macrogrid” is the big solution to U.S. transmission needs.

USEA's The Energy Stakeholder: LPPC President Tom Falcone 10.11.2025

Live from USEA's EnergyTech Connect, Large Public Power Council President Tom Falcone provides an update on key issues covered at the event.

USEA's The Energy Stakeholder: EPSA President & CEO Todd Snitchler 07.11.2025

Live from USEA's EnergyTech Connect, Electric Power Supply Association President & CEO Todd Snitchler provides an update on key issues covered at the event.

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 190: EPB of Chattanooga President & CEO David Wade 06.11.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, David Wade, President and CEO of the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, or EPB, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about quantum computing and why EPB is working with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, NVIDIA, and IonQ to further the potential of quantum computing to optimize power sector electricity delivery. Want this episode and future episode...

USEA's The Energy Stakeholder: American Conservation Coalition COO Stephen Perkins 04.11.2025

We're thrilled to launch the first episode of the United States Energy Association (USEA) podcast, The Energy Stakeholder! USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes sits down with Stephen Perkins, COO of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), to tackle the most pressing issues in U.S. energy policy, from national security to youth engagement. Learn more about their work: https://acc.eco/

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 189: Brattle Group Principal Frank Graves 04.11.2025

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Frank Graves, Principal at the research and analysis consultant Brattle Group answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about critical insights in Brattle’s new paper, “Wildfire Financial Risks for Utilities: Proactive Management, Regulatory Policy and Strategy Recommendations.” Want the full episode early and uninterrupted? Subscribe today! https://c...

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