Energy Solutions: A Podcast From EPSA

After the passage of the most expansive energy policy in years through the Inflation Reduction Act, what's next for lawmakers on Capitol Hill when it comes to the nation's power grid? Ohio Rep. Troy Balderson talks with Todd about why power grid reliability is critical, how he forges bipartisan connections to get priorities into legislation, and why industry innovation can deliver energy solutions. 

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As policymakers across the country examine how to meet ambitious climate goals, what will ensure grid reliability while reducing emissions efficiently and at the lowest cost? Experts at EPSA's Competitive Power Summit discuss how fostering a just transition means more than providing clean energy - but also managing the disproportionate cost burden being shouldered by those who can least afford it, shoring up reliability and improving our country’s energy resilience. 

Featuring ISO New England's Gordon van Welie, E3's Arne Olson, Shell's Jill Davies, Brookfield Renewable US' Stephen Gallagher, and John Moore, director of the Sustainable FERC Project at the NRDC.

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In recent weeks, the nation’s electric power supply has been called into question. Expected extreme weather this summer will drive up demand, and power supplies are increasingly coming from intermittent sources that rely on favorable weather conditions to power the grid. During this episode, we highlight speakers at EPSA’s recent Competitive Power Summit and the solutions they would like to see implemented. Speakers include: Jim Robb, North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Manu Asthana, PJM Interconnection; Thad Hill, Calpine; and Devin Hartman, R Street Institute.

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April is Earth Month. How do we address climate change while keeping power flowing at an affordable cost? We talk to Suedeen Kelly, who served three terms at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, about today's big energy policy questions and how competitive power markets can meet new demand from global conflict between Russia and Ukraine, rising costs and inflation, and the push for cleaner electricity. 

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For more than two decades, competitive electricity markets and independent power generators have unlocked savings for consumers, enhanced reliability, improved our environment and unleashed energy innovation. But key questions must be addressed to ensure that these benefits continue to advance the energy transition. 

Next week, EPSA will host a day-long summit at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to discuss critical issues facing competitive power today – and what it means for America’s energy future. In this episode, EPSA staff discuss what attendees can expect and dig into the issues a bit. There's still time to register at www.epsa.org.

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As former chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission and eventually the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Pat Wood helped found Texas' competitive power market and introduce competition for electric generation across the United States. In this episode, he shares what it took to break up energy monopolies, the hurdles - including the Enron scandal - faced along the way, and how competitive power markets have delivered savings, choice, and technological transformation over nearly three decades.

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In this episode, we look at how leaders on the global stage are addressing climate change. Our guest, Lord Gregory Barker is co-chair of the World Bank's Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition as well as executive chair of the En+ Group. He's optimistic that progress is being made on the drive to decarbonize - and that a price on carbon would really move the needle. Plus, his takeaways from COP 26.

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Energy solutions require both political parties to be part of the conversation. In this episode, we talk with Utah Representative John Curtis, a Republican who founded the Conservative Climate Caucus. He shares what approaches to reduce emissions fit a conservative framework, and what's needed to forge consensus - both at home and on a global scale.

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As winter approaches, electricity suppliers are working hard to ensure reliable and affordable power is on hand when customers need it. It’s a full team effort, relying on all parts of the energy production, generation and delivery chain. We check in with the Natural Gas Supply Association for the outlook on natural gas supply and prices, which are projected to be slightly higher this year - as well as how to enhance reliable electric service nationwide as we add more clean generation to the grid.

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In many parts of the country, regional transmission organizations and independent system operators – RTOs and ISOs – govern the flow of electricity. Many experts say RTOs and ISOs are the foundation to get to where we want to go on climate, cost and energy security. But this episode's guest, Vince Duane, says RTOs may no longer be able to meet today's complex energy challenges. We dig in on what's needed to continue the progress these competitive models have enabled.

Guest: Vince Duane, principal, Copper Monarch, LLC and former senior vice president and general counsel, PJM Interconnection

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