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In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Audrey Zibelman, former New York Public Service Commission Chair and former CEO of the Australian Energy Market Operator, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the just-released Pew Charitable Trusts commissioned report, “Distributed Energy Can Unleash the Resilient, Affordable Grid of the Future; A policy playbook for bringing critical technology resources to scale across the U.S.”This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Pat Wood, former Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and now Executive Chair of the Hunt Energy Network and Board Directors of Puerto Rico’s LUMA Energy, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the just-released Pew Charitable Trusts commissioned report, “Distributed Energy Can Unleash the Resilient, Affordable Grid of the Future; A policy playbook for bringing critical technology resources to scale across the U.S.”This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In this edition of the USEA Global Briefing, we explore the evolving diplomatic and energetic landscape of Tajikistan with Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma. From the initial post-Soviet stabilization efforts of 1992 to the comprehensive strategic partnership of 2026, the U.S.-Tajik relationship has become a cornerstone of Central Asian stability.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, James Johnston, CEO and co-founder of flexibility marketplace provider Piclo answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the concept of a flexibility marketplace and how large loads’ use of Accelerated Community Energy can meet the rising electricity demand and protect affordability.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In this episode, LPPC President Tom Falcone discusses how the not-for-profit, community-owned power model drives value and accountability , while addressing the regulatory and tax reforms necessary to ensure grid reliability and economic dominance as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Nick Tumilowicz, Director of Distributed Energy Management with smart technology provider Itron, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about Itron’s edge DERMS platform and how it enables VPPs to help utilities deliver reliable affordable electricity with aggregated distributed energy resources.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Zach Zimmerman, Director of Research and Policy, national power sector research and policy consultant Grid Strategies, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the “2025 Transmission Planning and Development Report Card Assessing Progress and Shortfalls as Demand Accelerates Nationwide” and about how the US can improve its performance.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the upcoming call for submissions to its 2026 Electric Innovation Initiative that will find and reward the best ideas to grow electrification while protecting reliability and affordability.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

This global briefing features Dionysios Protopapas of the Embassy of Greece discussing the evolution of the U.S.-Greece strategic alliance, focusing on energy independence, next-generation technology collaboration like SMRs and AI, and the role of regional connectivity in 2026.

In this interview, Corporate Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) CEO Rich Powell discusses how the organization leverages corporate purchasing power, technology-neutral policies, and permitting reform to modernize the American grid and ensure a prosperous, low-cost energy future as the nation nears its Semiquincentennial.This is part of an exclusive interview series celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and the critical evolution of energy innovation. USEA is a proud America250 partner. America250 is the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Ryan Hledik, principal with multinational business consultant The Brattle Group, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how far VPPs have come since his early work on load flexibility and how far they can go toward meeting today’s electricity demand and affordability challenges.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Jon M. Williams, Chair and CEO with safe battery energy storage systems provider Viridi, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how Viridi has proven and deployed its highly safe batteries where safety is vital, like densely populated locations or places with critical infrastructure.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at https://www.energyhub.com/.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Uplight General Manager Hannah Bascom and Octopus Energy CEO, U.S., Nick Chaset answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the just-announced majority share acquisition of power system software provider Uplight by international DER aggregator Octopus, in partnership with Schneider Electric, with the goal of becoming the first global energy transition super major.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Naman Trivedi, head of online consumer clean energy products marketplace EnergySage and VP for Home Energy with Schneider Electric answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about his perspective from across EnergySage’s DER marketplace on the potential to grow customer awareness of and interest in participating in VPP programs.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Sally Jacquemin, vice president of power and utilities at AspenTech Digital Grid Management within Emerson, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about where VPPs composed of distribution system located resources, and often largely aggregated customer-owned distributed energy resources, fit in meeting today’s electricity demand.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Matt Schnugg, Chief Product Officer for Schneider Electric’s Digital Grid business, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how the capabilities of Schneider Electric’s One Digital Grid Platform can optimize the integration and operation of VPPs and make them a key part of meeting today’s load growth and affordability challenges.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Allison Clements, a former commissioner with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and currently Principal of policy and strategy consultant 804 Advisory, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about her recent Utility Dive editorial outlining four actionable state-level policy moves that can quickly start turning around the growing concerns with rapidly rising electricity costs. This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Kavi Chintam, a campaign manager with policy advocate Vote Solar answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the Illinois negotiations that led to the state’s just enacted Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, which includes what could be a national template for VPP legislation. This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In this episode of The Energy Stakeholder, Dan Ludwig of Excel Services joins USEA’s Will Polen to examine the global opportunities for deploying American SMR technology and the key challenges that must be overcome to bring these projects to market.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Scott Vogt, now Principal with power sector consultant Vogt Energy Advisors and formerly a top executive with Illinois utility Commonwealth Edison, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the groundbreaking VPP programs he and other Illinois stakeholders put in place through 2025’s Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Gisela Glandt, vice president of business development with Uplight, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how VPPs have evolved into resources that can play an essential role in reliable affordable electricity delivery. This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Ben Brown, CEO of residential smart thermostat-based VPP provider Renew Home, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the Energy Capacity Shift that Renew Home VPPs, largely made up of smart thermostats, provide and the value those VPPs deliver.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Michael Smith, CEO of national VPP development powerhouse CPower Energy, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the role VPPs, composed of distribution system located and often largely aggregated customer-owned distributed energy resources, can play in meeting today’s demand growth and affordability challenges.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Dana Guernsey, CEO of demand response provider Voltus answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how Voltus is preparing to lead the evolution of demand response into virtual power plants to help solve the power sector’s demand growth and affordability challenges.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at ⁠https://www.energyhub.com/⁠.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Nick Chaset, Executive Vice President for North America of the Octopus Energy Group and CEO of Octopus Energy US answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the new partnership between demand response provider Voltus and distributed energy resources aggregator Octopus Energy that could dramatically expand the use of VPPs to meet the US growing electricity demand.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at https://www.energyhub.com/.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Seth Frader-Thompson, President of grid edge software platform developer EnergyHub answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the standards and language in the Huels Test that shows how virtual power plant performance is challenging that of conventional power plants. This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at https://www.energyhub.com/.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Rusty Haynes, senior manager for research and industry strategy with clean energy advocacy group the Smart Electric Power Alliance, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the new “50 States of Virtual Power Plants and Supporting Distributed Energy Resources” report describing the growth of legislative and regulatory policy work on VPPs across the US in 2025.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at https://www.energyhub.com/.

In this episode of CEO Corner, Association of Edison Illuminating Companies CEO Steve Hauser provides an update on their activities.

In this episode of USEA's Global Briefing, Elmar Bouma of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) explores the 250-year evolution of the U.S.-Dutch partnership, from revolutionary gunpowder trade to today’s critical energy corridor. The conversation highlights the Netherlands' role as the "gateway" for U.S. LNG into Europe via the EemsEnergyTerminal and its rapid transition toward a green economy.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Autumn Proudlove, Managing Director for Policy and Markets with the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the newest “50 States of Virtual Power Plants and Supporting Distributed Energy Resources," which catalogues and describes the growth of legislative and regulatory policy work on VPPs across the US in 2025.This episode is sponsored by EnergyHub. EnergyHub is helping the electric power industry transition from centralized, controlled, carbon-intensive generation to distributed, intermittent, renewable generation. Learn more at https://www.energyhub.com/.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Akhilesh Ramakrishnan, Managing Associate with global business consultant The Brattle Group, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how EV charging’s potential threat of overloading utility distribution systems can be turned to an advantage with active managed charging strategies.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Dr. Peter Fox-Penner of The Brattle Group and Energy Impact Partners and Katherine Hutton of Fluence and the Technology Advancement Center answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about insights from Brattle’s just released paper, “Securing Battery Energy Storage Systems from Cyberthreats.”

In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, Ambassador Vladislav Kulminski discusses the evolution of the U.S.-Moldova strategic partnership, focusing on how $130 million in U.S. assistance for high-voltage transmission and grid modernization is accelerating Moldova’s integration into the European energy market. The conversation highlights how technical alignment with EU standards and U.S. private sector investment are transforming Moldova from a monopoly model into a resilient, green energy hub within the Southeast European corridor.

Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, John Wagner, Laboratory Director at Idaho National Laboratory, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the lab’s breakthrough work with hyperscalers, with regulatory bottlenecks, and with cybersecurity threats to keep our economy humming.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Saleh ElHattab, Founder and CEO of carbon and energy management software provider Gravity, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how Gravity’s software turns information from basic carbon accounting into a business advantage by using it to reduce industrial facilities’ operating costs.

In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, Lithuanian Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis, and Altra CEO Linas Baužys discuss the U.S.-Lithuania energy partnership.

In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, Gert Siniloo, Director General for Climate Diplomacy and Connectivity at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs discusses the friendship between Estonia and the United States and how it relates to collaboration on energy initiatives.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Joe Adiletta, CEO of advanced battery manufacturer Volexion answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the technical and market challenges of developing new battery concepts and why so many miracle battery concepts don’t work miracles in the marketplace.

Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Oliver Stover, Associate Principal with the Energy Practice for global business consultant Charles River Associates, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the recently disrupted Atlantic coast offshore wind projects’ potential key role in reliably meeting the growing demand for electricity in Northeastern population centers.This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Debra Lew, Executive Director of the Energy Systems Integration Group answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the macrogrid initiative to interconnect the nation’s segmented transmission regions, which could make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable. This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Elise Caplan, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with ACORE, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about ACORE’s policy work on the macrogrid initiative to interconnect the nation’s segmented transmission regions, which can make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable. This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Full EpisodeOn today’s USEA power sector podcast, Oliver Stover, Associate Principal with the Energy Practice for global business consultant Charles River Associates. He’s going to talk about the recently disrupted Atlantic coast offshore wind projects’ potential key role in reliably and affordably meeting the growing US demand for electricity.This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Theodore Paradise, Chief Policy and Grid Strategy Officer for advanced powerline manufacturer CTC Global, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the technologies and strategies that would move the macrogrid initiative and interconnection of the nation’s segmented transmission regions. This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

In this episode of USEA's The Energy Stakeholder, Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium Executive Director Christi Gilchrist outlines her organization's priorities. Learn more about their work: https://idahoadvancedenergy.org/

Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, TransGrid Advisors LLC Principal Jay Caspary answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the macrogrid initiative to integrate the segmented regions of the US electric network and about the Department of Energy’s landmark SEAMS study which showed the macrogrid’s importance.This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast US Congressman Scott Peters, who represents California’s 50th District, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the importance of inter-regional transmission, which would integrate the segmented regions of the US power system to make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable.   This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast Kris Zadlo, President and Chief Technical Officer of independent transmission developer Grid United answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how expanded inter-regional transmission can integrate the segmented regions of the US electric network to make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable. This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/⁠

CEBA President & CEO Rich Powell talks about his remarks at USEA's State of the Energy Industry Forum.

In this full interview, Mark Menezes of the United StatesEnergy Association (USEA) sits down with Amrita Sen, Founder &Director of Market Intelligence of Energy Aspects, for an in-depthconversation on the global energy industry, the evolving LNG market,and key trends shaping energy markets worldwide.Amrita shares expert insights into current market dynamics,geopolitical influences on energy supply, and what lies ahead for LNG andbroader energy systems. The discussion also highlights the upcoming EnergyAspects Conference 2026, set to take place in Washington, D.C., andwhy it’s a must-attend event for energy professionals.👉Registerfor the Energy Aspects Conference 2026 in Washington, DC and connectwith leading voices shaping the future of energy.🔔 Subscribeto the USEA channel for more expert interviews, industry discussions, andenergy insights.

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Rich Glick, currently principal at GQ New Energy Strategies, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the ⁠macrogrid initiative⁠ to drive interconnection of the nation’s segmented transmission regions which can make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable.   This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: ⁠https://cleanenergygrid.org/⁠