That's Shocking!

Former City Utilities General Manager, Scott Miller, returns to talk about his career, the biggest achievement of his and his honest answer about whether we're doing a good enough job to inform the community about the benefits of public power. Additionally, in honor of Public Energy Week, we dive deeper into what makes CU different to other investor-owned utility companies.

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We've made it to a SHOCKING milestone - the podcast is celebrating its 6th-month anniversary! We're looking back on our first 15 episodes, answering questions from listeners with notes shared with us from experts in their respective fields here at City Utilities.

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City Utilities isn't just committed to community service, but also setting a standard in the Springfield area. How exactly? CU's Communications & Community Relations Specialist, Whitney Mann, and United Way of the Ozarks Region President/CEO, Brandi VanAntwerp, explain. We do a deep dive into the various fundraising events that CU hosts each year, how much money the utility has raised, and the ways it goes back into the community. Plus, we return to the 3-Second Rule Game, United Way edition!

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Your monthly City Utilities' bill is getting a refresh. CU Senior Vice President & Chief Financial & Supply Chain Officer, Amy Derdall, talks about the biggest changes you can expect and plays a new game of POP Quiz, testing her secret talent.

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Keeping your home cool, especially during the Dog Days of Summer, is a responsibility City Utilities takes seriously. Director of Electric T&D, Rob Guiler, shares the work that's happening daily, including a few programs you may not know about, such as the tree trimming initiative. Plus, we bring back a game of truly shocking proportion.

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Will your car cool faster if you crank up the AC as soon as you get in it? Should you close vents to unused rooms in your home to keep your electrical bill down? We get those answers and more from City Utilities Energy Services & Renewables Director, Marsha McClanahan, as she sets the record straight about a slew of summertime myths that could save you some cash in the long run.

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A new battery project just went online in Springfield, so...what does that mean and how will it work? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation, Raymond Eaton, provide insight on the topic along with what this means for the future of electrical energy for those living in the Queen City. Plus, the two go head-to-head in a game of "Charge or Discharge," where they answer questions about power generation and the results are...SHOCKING! This discussion is Part 2 of 2.

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What exactly is power generation and how is it used in Springfield? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation, Raymond Eaton, explain and discuss how CU is preparing for the future with brand new battery projects going online soon in the Queen City. This discussion is Part 1 of 2.

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As the discussion of data centers grows, City Utilities Director of Communications & Community Relations, Cara Erwin, talks one-on-one with CU President-CEO, Dwayne Fulk, to discuss how the utility will evaluate and respond to data center inquiries, as well as the safeguards and processes being implemented now to ensure existing customers do not bear the costs associated with data center development.

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Transit Appreciation Week is here! From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 , 2026, you can expect a slew of ways to benefit from The Bus, which is operated by City Utilities of Springfield, MO. But...why is it managed by CU exactly?

We ask Transit Director, Matt Crawford this question and play a new game of "Recalculating," where we see if he's fast enough to beat the free MyRide SGF app in directing us where to go and which bus lines we should take to get to certain desired locations around our community.

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