The Current
The Current
We Stand For Energy
We Stand For Energy, a project of the Edison Electric Institute, presents The Current, a podcast focused on providing policymakers with insights into the electric energy generation and distribution industry.
Episode 22: EEI's Brian Wolff
This week, Brad sits down with Brian Wolff, Executive Vice President of Policy & External Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), to discuss the top policy priorities the electric power industry is watching with the new Biden administration...
Feb 10, 2021
15 min
Episode 21: Wolfe Research's Steve Fleishman & EEI's Richard McMahon
In our first episode of 2021, The Current dives deep into the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, a  framework that factors into which companies investors support. To talk about ESG, Brad is joined by Steve Fleishman, Managing...
Jan 26, 2021
17 min
Episode 20: K&L Gates's Sandra Safro
This week, Brad sits down with Sandra Safro, Partner at K&L Gates LLP. Sandi recently launched a hydrogen practice at her firm, and she joins The Current to discuss hydrogen as a source of energy and how it’s transforming industries.
Dec 10, 2020
17 min
Episode 19: EEI's Eric Grey
This week, Brad is joined by Eric Grey, Managing Director of Government Relations at EEI, to discuss the 2020 elections and what impact divided government may have on the Biden administration and federal policy-making.
Nov 23, 2020
14 min
Episode 18: EEI's Lawrence Jones
This week, Brad is joined by Lawrence Jones, Vice President of International Programs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), to discuss COVID-19’s global impact and how the electric industry is responding around the world.
Nov 3, 2020
17 min
Episode 17: National Urban League's Clint Odom
This week, Brad sits down with Clint Odom, Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy at the National Urban League , to discuss issues related to social justice and race relations. Clint talks about what companies can – and should – be doing to...
Oct 23, 2020
17 min
Episode 16: Rocky Mountain Power's James Campbell
To help explain how electricity providers are expanding the use of electric vehicles, Brad is joined by James Campbell, Director of Innovation and Sustainability Policy at Rocky Mountain Power. Rocky Mountain Power and its partners are helping to make...
Oct 9, 2020
19 min
Episode 15: EEI's Phil Moeller
In August, an historic heatwave resulted in rolling blackouts that left hundreds of thousands of Californians without electricity. To help explain what happened and how we got to this point, Brad is joined by Philip D. Moeller, Executive Vice President...
Sep 16, 2020
17 min
Episode 14: Alabama Power's Houston Smith
Millions of Americans resorted to working and studying from their homes as COVID-19 shut down offices and schools. The dramatic shift underscored that many families still lack access to basic broadband services, leading to businesses struggling and...
Sep 2, 2020
16 min
Episode 13: IBEW's Donnie Colston
This week, Brad speaks with Donnie Colston, Director of the Utilities Department at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Donnie discusses how IBEW members, including 250,000 utility workers, are operating safely during the...
Aug 10, 2020
17 min
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