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Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols

by Commissioner Tim Echols

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Podcast by Commissioner Tim Echols

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  1. The FINAL show of Energy Matters

    With my loss in my PSC election, we close out the Energy Matters show. Thanks to all our sponsors and listeners.

  2. Tim Echols and Josh Edmonds talk "Echols Campaign" and how it worked

    Tim Echols and his campaign consultant, Josh Edmonds, talk campaign secrets on the show. *If Tim loses, delete this episode.

  3. Tim's future is on the line. What will happen?

    Michael Chanin, KC Boyce and Tim Echols talk about Tim's campaign and the energy world.

  4. Paint, Concrete and Solar--Hear all about it this week!

    John, Candice and Jonathan join from IUPAT to talk about coating and paint. Alan Zipperer joins to talk about concrete pipe. Michael Chanin from Cherry Street joins from Cherry Street. And then the Hippy Segment.

  5. The Ukraine War, Clean Water, Solar and Coastal Georgia

    Steven and Anna talk about the war's impact on Ukrainian Christians. Hari talks about his cool, water cleaning technology. Alison introduces us to Camden County Georgia, and Ben talks solar and Cherry Street's model.

  6. Wrapping up at GEC with founder David Mook, and more. Join for GEC2025 Show 4

    Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols is joined by Todd Bussard of Zinvictus to talk hazardous recycling. Flynt Barksdale from Pond joins to talk environmental engineering. Joe Annotti from TRC join to talk about the ACT conference. In the last segment, Conference Founder David Mook and Philip...

  7. The Work to keep our air and water quality high. GEC2025 Show 3

    Rosa Chi and Dominic Weatherill from Georgia Power join the show to talk water and air quality. Kevin McCumber, the new Regional Administrator for the EPA speaks on his new role. In the last segment, Jamie Barber joins to talk about solar policy.

  8. Stockholm, Mining, Culverts and the Chattahooche. Live from GEC2025, Show 2

    Stockholm, Mining, Culverts and the Chattahooche. Live from GEC2025, Show 2 by Commissioner Tim Echols

  9. Sea Grants, Roads, Discharge and NASCAR? What do they have in Common. GEC2025 Show 1

    Commish Echols interviews four leaders in environmental stewardship at GEC

  10. What is the TVA and Why Do They Exist?

    Tim Echols and KC Boyce talk TVA with Michelle Moore. Michelle also is the CEO and President of the non-profit Groundswell.

  11. Like Fantasy Football and Energy? You'll Love this Show!

    Join the studio crew in this fun fantasy-football style energy draft as Tim and company laugh it up.

  12. The Magic of Manufacturing

    Clay Jones joins Tim Echols, including for the famous "hippy segment."

  13. Swamp Gravy? Is that a real thing? Learn about the recipe this week on the Show!

    Tim travels to Southwest GA to do an economic development seminar and interviews leaders.

  14. Building big things that make our lives better

    Tim Echols interviews Kenny Mullins about his work with Union members across Georgia. Adam Bomb joins to question Tim about his work on the PSC. They both team up for the hippy segment.

  15. The Georgia Power Rate Freeze

    Tim Echols is joined by KC Boyce and MIchael Levy in studio for deep dive into the Georgia Power rate freeze. Tim also features a segment from the Hispanic Chamber Gala

  16. Carpenters, the Economy and Nuclear Energy

    In this episode, Tim is on the road talking with the Carpenter's Union, Hannah Solar, and two nuclear experts in DC

  17. The Georgia Power Rate Freeze: It is a Huge Deal

    This episode features Governor Kemp and PSC Commissioners talking about the rate freeze on the table for Georgia Power. In the last half of the show, Tim interviews guests at the Georgia Environmental Conference.

  18. Energy Branding? Does it Matter?

    Tim Echols is on the road in Houston for first segment with Escalent's Pam Cooper and KC Boyce. In the second segment, Tim takes questions from a panel about the PSC. And a hippy segment in the last part of show brings some good fun.

  19. Let's Play "Ask the Commissioner"

    Let's Play "Ask the Commissioner" by Commissioner Tim Echols

  20. Trees and Energy--what do they have in common?

    In this show, Tim Echols and KC Boyce are joined in studio by Baringa's Michael Levy and GAM's Clay Jones to talk energy policy. In the second half, certified arborist Christie Bryant joins with Stephanie Ramage to talk all-things trees.

  21. Silicon Ranch or Silicon Valley--They are not the same.

    Matt Beasley and Tom Kiggen (TK) join Tim and KC in studio for a deep dive into utility scale solar

  22. Autonomous Driving, Alt Fuels and Georgia Tech

    Elaine and her organization present Commissioner Echols with an Ambassador Award, and Matt shares about his cool, high-tech house. Suresh shares about Ga Tech's Innovation.

  23. President Pridemore, Ty Tyler, Kevin Harris and the HIppy Segment

    Tune in to learn more about NARUC, Battery Storage, TeenPact, and even Cleveland, GA.

  24. Georgia EMCs and how they work

    Find out what EMCs are all about. Learn about battery recycling. Catch up on your 70s music.

  25. Live from Savannah at St. Patrick's Day Parade, and Alex Poirot about autonomous cars

    Tim interviews Nick Palumbo and Brian West at the Parade. Then Alex Poirot talks about his time working in Congress as a staffer and at the Federal DOT. Now he is with RideBeep.com

  26. Ossabaw Island Alligators, Data Centers, PI Day and the Bean Cafe

    Tim Echols heads to Ossabaw Island and Bainbridge GA for some fun interviews

  27. Fast cars, TeenPact, Church Charging and the Ag Show

    Today's show looks at the Dawsonville company converting classic cars to EVs, moves to the Capitol for a look at TeenPact, goes East to the EpiCenter and their Tesla chargers, and then to Moultrie for an interview about the Ag Expo.

  28. Why Countries are so interested in Georgia?

    Tim Echols interviews Bob Lee from LG about their battery business, and then the Consul Generals of Finland, the Netherlands and Ireland.

  29. Energy Matters at NARUC with Commissioners and Attendees

    The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners conference is important to energy regulators like me. Tune as I interview colleagues and attendees about the challenge on the energy landscape now.

  30. Rural Fiber, Data Centers and EVs

    Tim travels to Reynolds, GA to interview staff at PS Tel. Then, a replay of an interview with Tim Bryant about data centers, and finally Josh Boone of Veloz joins to talk about EVs and their progress.

  31. Pier LaFarge, Adam Browning and Jigar Shah join Tim Echols

    Catch up on California's energy issues as Tim Echols speaks with experts

  32. SK Innovations and their Car Batteries

    Christian Bokich from SK Innovations joins Tim Echols to talk about the mammoth battery plant

  33. Scott Slade, and Mayors of Elberton and Columbus, GA

    Tune in as Scott Slade interviews Comm Echols about data centers, and then Mayors Daniel Graves and Skip Henderson talk about their cities.

  34. Eggs and Issues 2025--plus hearing aids and cars

    In this episode, Tim Echols interviews attendees at the Georgia Chamber's EggsIssues25 breakfast. Then, TJ and Alison join from UGA to talk about hearing aids for low income Georgians. Plus, Tim and KC talk cars in the first segment.

  35. What is Coal Ash and Why does it matter?

    In this episode, Brett Mitchell and Dr. Nortey Yeboah join Commissioner Echols in studio to talk about the value proposition of selling ash back into the cement business.

  36. Get Ready for the Superbowl of ENERGY

    Commissioner Echols and the gang take you through 4 quarters of the big game relating it all back to ENERGY

  37. Flint Energies and the challenge of serving rural Georgia

    In this show, Commissioner Tim Echols travels to Reynolds, GA to interview Jeremy and Jake of Flint Energies. Then, a special Hippy Segment with Georgia Power.

  38. Energy Policy and Energy Assistance--they go hand in hand

    In this episode, Tim talks about the evolution of Georgia's clean energy policies, and then Mike Bradford joins from the Salvation Army.

  39. How the Salvation Army Helps with Utility Bills

    Michael Bradford from Project Share joins Tim and Adam in studio to explain Project Share

  40. Tim Echols discusses Georgia Energy Policy with AGG

    In this episode, Rebecca Davis and Caroline Magee, leaders of AGG's ESG team, are joined by Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to discuss the role of energy in the future of Georgia’s economy, as well as what U.S. and international companies interested in doing business in Georgia...

  41. Merry Christmas from Energy Matter and Commish Echols

    Windy Echols, KC Boyce, Jeff Pratt, Tim Arnold and Comm Jordan Johnson join Tim Echols to talk about the Christmas season, EVs, trash recycling and Augusta, Georgia.

  42. The State of Manufacturing in Georgia

    Clay Jones and Jeff Pratt join Tim Echols and KC Boyce in studio to discuss manufacturing and data center impacts on the Georgia grid.

  43. Live from Silicon Valley--a Hydrogen Ferry, the Tesla Factory, and GreenPower Motors

    Tune in as Tim Echols and KC Boyce broadcast from the Bay Area. Joining them are Mark Nestlen, Robin Lanier, and Seamus Murphy.

  44. Secrets behind Georgia's Renewable Energy Success

    Wes Ashworth talks with Commissioner Tim Echols about Georgia's rise in renewable energy.

  45. Ryan from Dragon Wings, Danny Kennedy from an Oakland bagel shop, and Tybee's jewel

    Learn about the Dragon Wings from the Port of Oakland, the history of California's solar boom and Georgia's own Marine Science Center.

  46. Silicon Ranch Solar, GEFA's Hunter Hill, and Cox Farms--all from Jekyll Island

    In this episode from the GEC Studio in Jekyll, Tim Echols talks with Cox Farms Steven Bradley, GEFA's Hunter Hill, MGAG's Chris Coan and Engineer Brandi Sharp.

  47. Georgia forests, Hyundai, Lilia Mook and Joe McDonough--from GEC

    In this final episode from the GEC studio on Jekyll Island, Tim Echols talks with Lilia Mook, Matt Hestad, Joe McDonough, Mary Jo and Jon from the Hyundai team.

  48. What do the Army Corps, Clean Cities, and Dolphins have in Common?

    General Hibner, Frank Morris, Alan Shedd, Cindy Nolan, Shaun Rosemond, and James Marlow join Tim Echols at the Georgia Environmental Conference from Jekyll Island.

  49. Georgia Environmental Conference Show #1 featuring Jekyll Island Director, Mark Williams

    In this show, Tim is on the road and joined by Mark Williams, Wendy Hogg, Jessica Lavandier, Lee Lance, Dr. Philip Seagraves and Congressman Buddy Carter.

  50. On the Road at Duke and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation

    In this episode, Tim Echols talks with PhD candidate, Tyler Norris at Duke. Then Tiffany, a state rep from Maine gives her thoughts on EVs along with Wayne Weikel with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Then, Echols talks with an HVAC expert about common problems with systems.

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How many episodes does Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols have?

Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols has 298 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 12, 2025.

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Podcast by Commissioner Tim Echols

How often does Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols release new episodes?

Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols publishes weekly, based on its 298 episodes since December 2020.

Who hosts Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols?

Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols is created and hosted by Commissioner Tim Echols.
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