Are utilities industry contractors ready for the impact of tariffs and electric grid modernization?

In this episode, Nikki Chandler (Group Editorial Director at Endeavor Business Media) joins Neil Peterson to talk about the modernization of the U.S. electric grid, contractor challenges, and the evolving utility market.

Topics we cover: 
 01:15 – What does the Energy Group cover?
 03:38 – The evolution of grid modernization
 05:52 – Cybersecurity & grid resiliency
 07:28 – Is nuclear power making a comeback?
 09:30 – Tariffs: Costs, disruptions & project delays
 11:39 – The future of power poles: Wood vs. composite
 16:57 – Inspiring the next generation of utility workers
 20:42 – Final stats from IEEE PES

Links from the Show:

Endeavor Business Media – Energy Group: https://www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com/brands/energy
T&D World:  https://www.tdworld.com/
Microgrid Knowledge: https://www.microgridknowledge.com/
EnergyTech: https://www.energytech.com/
Nikki Chandler | LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-chandler-2aa5a012/ 

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