Fish Risk!

It’s season 3, episode 4 - Fish Risk! week for Public Power Underground. We cover everything from permafrost to Dolly Parton on this week’s episode hosted a combination of new stars (Ludgie Gelin and Betsy Bridge), returning star (Arin Guillory), and regular co-host (Paul Dockery). The highlight is a wonderful interview with the Director of BPA’s Fish & Wildlife Program, Crystal Ball, where we try to better understand fish risk for preference customer considering a post-2028 contract with BPA. We also get a visit from Special Correspondent, and star of the Underground, Matt Schroettnig. The whole thing is wonderful. 04:05 - Arin Reports 07:38 - Three news releases from BPA 10:42 - safe, small, TRANSPORTABLE nuclear reactor 12:24 - Oregon Solar Program update 17:52 - Matt Schroettnig appears as Special Guest Correspondent to talk about submarine supergrids 27:34 - Portland General Electric topic that is very-accountant-nerdy 29:18 - The Cold Climate Housing Research Center is designing Alaskan housing for a future of changing climate 33:40 - Crystal Ball, the Director of BPA's Fish & Wildlife Program, helps clarify fish risk for preference customers considering a post-2028 contract with BPA 56:42 - Dispatches from #energytwitter starring Dolly Parton, Ted Lasso, and #HotFERCSummer Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it’s work to watch! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit publicpowerunderground.substack.com