Grid Forward Chats Podcast
1) Weighing Solutions to Increase Flexibility on the Grid
Increasing flexibility on the electric grid is necessary as demand and capacity requirements rapidly rise. Diversifying generation portfolios with emerging technologies is a good start, and significan...Show More
2) Analyzing Data Center Flexibility to Meet Growing Power Demands
Power demand from data centers is clearly increasing faster than current electric infrastructure and markets can accommodate. Therefore, data centers and grid operators are exploring one workaround: f...Show More
3) Powering Texas: Grid Growth, Resilience & Innovation
In this episode of Grid Forward Forum, host Bryce Yonker speaks with Rudy Garza (CPS Energy) and David Naylor (Rayburn Electric) about the urgent challenges and innovations in the Texas energy sector....Show More
4) How State Energy Offices Are Tackling Load Growth, Affordability and Resilience on the Grid
State energy offices have a delicate balancing act in leading policy, tracking market signals, and encouraging economic development. All that is harder now that load growth is accelerating. David Terr...Show More
5) Supply Chain Constraints on the Grid - And What Needs to Improve
Since 2020, supply chain shortages have delayed the progress of necessary grid infrastructure improvements. Consolidation in the industry means fewer vendors are available which drives up prices, exte...Show More
6) Scientific Discovery and Commercial Acceleration of Advanced Grid Solutions at PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) draws on signature fundamental capabilities to advance scientific discovery, improve energy resiliency, and enhance national security. On this podcast epi...Show More
7) Hardening America’s Electric Grid—An Overview of the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report
Energy infrastructure received a grade of D+ in the 2025 Report for America’s Infrastructure, published by American Society of Civil Engineers. Bryce Yonker discusses why the energy sector received a ...Show More
8) The Pace of Grid Innovation Quickens in Co-op Utilities
With consumer needs and capabilities rapidly evolving, many electric co-ops are quickly pushing grid advancements to meet current and future demands. On this podcast episode, Bryan Hannegan, president...Show More
9) Pursuing Energy Affordability With Today's Many Grid Challenges
Balancing various stakeholder interests while ensuring affordable, reliable power is the daunting task commissioners face. We spoke with Dave Danner, former commissioner at Washington UTC, about how t...Show More
10) U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak On Congress's Energy & Grid Priorities
Even as energy rates have steadily risen, reliability has suffered in many parts of the country over the past five years. What is the new Congress prioritizing to help alleviate this challenge? For in...Show More