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Tim Locker interviews Chris Kurtz, a utility industry veteran who

recently joined CBM, about trends and changes in the electric utility

industry. They discuss the value of technical degrees versus hands-on

experience for new utility workers, the transition away from coal

towards renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and the challenges

of implementing new technologies like electric vehicles, which require

upgrades to the power grid.

Chris provides perspective on striking a balance between rapidly

adopting new innovations versus carefully vetting them over time. He

highlights the need for utilities to invest in training the next

generation of lineworkers to maintain and upgrade infrastructure. The

conversation covers the complexities of modernizing the grid to enable

sustainable power sources while maintaining reliability and

cost-effectiveness for customers.

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