
USEA's Power Sector Podcast
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
Latest episodes

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.

Jun 27, 2025 • 21min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 151: Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions President Heather Reams
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcastseries on groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions President Heather Reams answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about CRES’s achievements, current topic focuses, and current policy targets.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/.

Jun 24, 2025 • 26min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 150: Natural Gas Supply Association President & CEO Dena Wiggins
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast series on groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Natural Gas Supply Association, or NGSA, President and CEO Dena Wiggins. answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about what the NGSA is, what its current priorities are, and what policy issues it wants to see addressed.

Jun 20, 2025 • 19min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 149: Business Council for Sustainable Energy President Lisa Jacobson
In today’s episode of the USEA podcast series about groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Business Council for Sustainable Energy President Lisa Jacobson answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about BCSE’s history and mission, what it has achieved, and what it is working on to meet this highly dynamic political moment in energy history.

Jun 17, 2025 • 30min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 148: American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast series on power sector leaders, American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about ACP and how its many ongoing initiatives can enhance bipartisan delivery of all-of-the-above affordable, reliable, clean electricity for the benefit of all Americans.

Jun 12, 2025 • 24min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 147: Carbon Capture Coalition Executive Director Jessie Stolark
In today’s episode of the USEA podcast series on groups leading the emergence of the 21st century power sector, Carbon Capture Coalition Executive Director Jessie Stolark answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about what the Coalition is, what its current priorities are, and what technologies are important for the capture and management of carbon.

Jun 11, 2025 • 25min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 146: EPRI VP of Global Partnerships & Outreach Morgan Scott
In today’s episode of the USEA podcast series about groups leading the emergence of 21st century power, Electric Power Research Institute Vice President of Global Partnerships & Outreach Morgan Scott answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about what EPRI is, what it does, what it has accomplished, and what its current priorities are.

Jun 5, 2025 • 21min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 145: World Resources Institute Director Lori Bird
In today’s episode of the USEA Power Sector Podcast series on power sector leadership, World Resources Institute Director Lori Bird answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about some of WRI’s past accomplishments and some of its many ongoing initiatives to meet rapidly growing electricity demand, continue decarbonizing the economy, and keep electricity affordable.