Energy Beat Podcast
1) The Future of DSM: Load Growth, Finance and The Promise of AI
Kate Heidinger, CEO of Allumia, joins Ian to unpack one of the biggest puzzles facing utilities today: how do you manage load growth, improve customer outcomes, and modernize DSM programs—all at once?...Show More
2) Community, Technology, and the Path to a Resilient Grid
On this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, we explore how to build community-first grid resilience amid extreme weather and aging infrastructure. Don McPhail, VP of Market Development at eSmart Syste...Show More
3) A New Era of Utility Engagement: Data-driven and Customer-centric
Energy costs are rising, devices are getting smarter, and customers expect utilities to meet them with clear choices, not generic messaging. On this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, Ian chats with ...Show More
4) Who Funds the Future? Exploring New Paths in Climate Finance
Green banks and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are rewriting the rulebook on climate finance, creating pathways for communities traditionally left behind by conventional lenders....Show More
5) How AI is Transforming Energy Management for Utilities and Facilities
Kevin Scarborough, Director of Energy Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, and a member of the Energy Management Association, and Bob Knoedler, Vice President & Executive Consultant at Hanson...Show More
6) Diverse Supplier Series Part II: Procurement Best Practices for Small & Diverse Energy Suppliers
In this episode of the Energy Beat podcast, procurement expert Marvelene Jones joins Jen Szaro to discuss best practices around procurement for diverse suppliers. Marvelene shares insider knowledge ga...Show More
7) Diverse Supplier Series Part I: The Journey of Phil Croskey & MD Energy Advisors
Phil shares his inspiring journey in establishing MD Energy Advisors, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, customer service, and effective networking in entrepreneurship. Through his experience...Show More
Diverse Supplier Series Part I: The Journey of Phil Croskey & MD Energy Advisors
40:06 | Jan 9th, 2025
8) Diverse Hiring Practices Fueling Energy Advances
Discover the transformative world of clean energy workforce development with Paul Douglas, the dynamic president and CEO of the JPI Group. Join us as Paul shares his personal journey from a minority-f...Show More
9) AI: Auto-Tune for Load Management
In this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy management with special guest Dr. Bill Burke, CEO of Virtual Peaker. Get ready to e...Show More
10) Managed Charging: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Join Jen and Franklin Energy's Lee Ann Head and Elizabeth Turnbull as they detail a surprisingly complex suite of customer attitudes towards managed charging based on their recent research. This ...Show More