

USEA's Power Sector Podcast
U.S. Energy Association
The USEA Power Sector Podcast is bringing new voices and new ideas to key energy system conversations in 15-minute interviews targeting urgently needed solutions. Topics will range from when, where, and how generation and transmission should be expanded to what resources and technologies are needed to ensure distribution systems remain reliable.
The podcast is airing the voices of those building and implementing tomorrow’s energy system and of the policymakers who, in response to consumer demand, are setting the goals for a renewed power sector. It will also feature regular check-in
The podcast is airing the voices of those building and implementing tomorrow’s energy system and of the policymakers who, in response to consumer demand, are setting the goals for a renewed power sector. It will also feature regular check-in
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2025 • 24min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 161: Capital Power Director of Business Development with the US Thermal Division Thomas J. Harrison
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Thomas J. Harrison, Director of Business Development with the US Thermal Division of natural gas power plant developer Capital Power answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the energy sector market impacts of the order backlogs and delivery delays for natural gas turbines and turbine components.This episode is sponsored by the Natural Gas Supply Association. NGSA represents major integrated and large independent domestic producers of natural gas. It was established in 1965 and is headquartered in our nation’s capital.NGSA supports an energy future that ensures a level playing field for all market participants, eliminates inappropriate regulatory barriers to supply and promotes adequate infrastructure to deliver affordable natural gas to all consumers. NGSA is dedicated to achieving a cleaner future through strong partnerships with renewables and supporting innovative technologies and market solutions that reduce emissions. Learn more at https://www.ngsa.org/.

Jul 29, 2025 • 25min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 160: United Nations Secretary of the Group of Experts on Gas Branko Milicevic
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, United Nations Secretary of the Group of Experts on Gas Branko Milicevic answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the world’s evolving energy mix and the roles of natural gas, solar, wind, and batteries, and emerging technologies like enhanced geothermal and advanced nuclear in it.This episode is sponsored by the Natural Gas Supply Association. NGSA represents major integrated and large independent domestic producers of natural gas. It was established in 1965 and is headquartered in our nation’s capital.NGSA supports an energy future that ensures a level playing field for all market participants, eliminates inappropriate regulatory barriers to supply and promotes adequate infrastructure to deliver affordable natural gas to all consumers. NGSA is dedicated to achieving a cleaner future through strong partnerships with renewables and supporting innovative technologies and market solutions that reduce emissions. Learn more at https://www.ngsa.org/.

Jul 22, 2025 • 29min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 159: EPRI VP of Energy Supply for Fleet Development & Fuels Jeffery Preece
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Jeffery Preece, Vice President of Energy Supply for Fleet Development and Fuels with the Electric Power Research Institute, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the recent order backlogs and delivery delays for natural gas turbines and power plant components and their market impacts.This episode is sponsored by the Natural Gas Supply Association. NGSA represents major integrated and large independent domestic producers of natural gas. It was established in 1965 and is headquartered in our nation’s capital.NGSA supports an energy future that ensures a level playing field for all market participants, eliminates inappropriate regulatory barriers to supply and promotes adequate infrastructure to deliver affordable natural gas to all consumers. NGSA is dedicated to achieving a cleaner future through strong partnerships with renewables and supporting innovative technologies and market solutions that reduce emissions. Learn more at https://www.ngsa.org/.

Jul 21, 2025 • 20min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 158: Three Rivers Energy Development Co-Founder Robert Mitchell
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast, Robert Mitchell, Co-founder of Three Rivers Energy Development and a pioneer in electric transmission development, answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about The Energy Project, a new multi-media approach to engage the public on the critical issues facing the power sector.

Jul 17, 2025 • 22min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 157: E/lectrify Founder & Publisher K Kaufmann
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast, K Kaufmann, founder-publisher of E/lectrify, a newsletter covering the clean energy transition, answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about her recent think piece on why the U.S. has twice the power waiting in queues to get online as the 1,300 GW now generating electricity and why recent efforts to address the problem by legislators and regulators may be misguided.

Jul 15, 2025 • 24min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 156: Southern Renewable Energy Association Executive Director Simon Mahan
In today’s episode of the USEA podcast series about groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Southern Renewable Energy Association Executive Director Simon Mahan answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about SREA’s history, membership, and mission, some of its past accomplishments, and what he has learned in his ongoing work to bring affordable, reliable, clean electricity to the Southeast.

Jul 10, 2025 • 20min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 155: Interwest Energy Alliance Executive Director Rikki Seguin
In today’s episode of the USEA podcast series on groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Rikki Seguin, Executive Director of the Interwest Energy Alliance, whichworks in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about the Alliance’s history and mission, its past accomplishments, and its ongoing initiatives to grow affordable, reliable, clean electricity in the West.

Jul 8, 2025 • 20min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 154: The Alpine Group Principal Jason Schendle
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Jason Schendle, Principal with The Alpine Group, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the recent and coming policy debates over energy and how to navigate them.This episode is sponsored by the Natural Gas Supply Association. NGSA represents major integrated and large independent domestic producers of natural gas. It was established in 1965 and is headquartered in our nation’s capital.NGSA supports an energy future that ensures a level playing field for all market participants, eliminates inappropriate regulatory barriers to supply and promotes adequate infrastructure to deliver affordable natural gas to all consumers. NGSA is dedicated to achieving a cleaner future through strong partnerships with renewables and supporting innovative technologies and market solutions that reduce emissions. Learn more at https://www.ngsa.org/.

Jul 3, 2025 • 22min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 153: Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association President & CEO Frank Wolak
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast series on groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about FCHEA’s history and mission, how hydrogen fits in today’s energy economy, and what FCHEA is working toward in this highly dynamic political moment.

Jul 1, 2025 • 27min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 152: Grid Strategies Vice President Michael Goggin
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Grid Strategies Vice President Michael Goggin answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about the official findings on the real causes of the huge April 28 Iberian Peninsula blackout and the best solutions for power system operators to avoid a similar event.