How Tariffs & Microgrid Reliability Are Reshaping the Utilities Industry for Contractors | LED Lighting Supply

Are utilities industry contractors ready for the impact of tariffs and electric grid modernization?In this episode, Nikki Chandler (Group Editorial Director at Endeavor Business Media) joins Neil Peterson to talk about the modernization of the U.S. electric grid, contractor challenges, and the evolving utility market.Topics we cover:  01:15 – What does the Energy Group cover? 03:38 – The evolution of grid modernization 05:52 – Cybersecurity & grid resiliency 07:28 – Is nuclear power making a comeback? 09:30 – Tariffs: Costs, disruptions & project delays 11:39 – The future of power poles: Wood vs. composite 16:57 – Inspiring the next generation of utility workers 20:42 – Final stats from IEEE PESLinks from the Show:Endeavor Business Media – Energy Group: https://www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com/brands/energyT&D World:  https://www.tdworld.com/Microgrid Knowledge: https://www.microgridknowledge.com/EnergyTech: https://www.energytech.com/Nikki Chandler | LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-chandler-2aa5a012/ 📋Request a FREE custom pole quote: https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/request-pole-pricing📦Utility Poles: https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/utility-poles 📱 Use our FREE Pole Wind Load Calculator: https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/resources/calculators/pole-wind-load-calculator 🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers! Have a question or challenge in your facility or contracting business? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we may feature it in a future episode. If The Project Advantage is helping you stay ahead, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Amazon