Electric Perspectives

005 Electric Perspectives: Partnering on the Carbon-Free Technology Initiative

Electric companies, environmental and technology groups, and other experts recognize that existing technologies can get us much of the way to a 100 percent clean energy future. Completing the work will require new, carbon-free, 24/7 technologies that are affordable for customers.

In this episode, Clean Air Task Force Executive Director Armond Cohen and Xcel Energy Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Jeff Lyng join us to talk about the Carbon-Free Technology Initiative and to outline how we can develop the carbon-free technologies that will help the world meet the challenge of climate change.

If you have questions or comments about our program, you can email us at electricperspectives@eei.org. We’d love to hear from you.

004 Electric Perspectives: On Earth Day 2021, Clean Energy Is Front and Center

Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to discuss how America’s electric companies are working to get the energy they provide as clean as they can as fast as they can, while maintaining reliability and affordability for the customers and communities they serve.

In this episode, EEI's Executive Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs Brian Wolff and Senior Vice President of Clean Energy Emily Fisher join us to share their insights on clean energy and how we can achieve a 100 percent clean energy future.

If you have questions or comments about our program, you can email us at electricperspectives@eei.org. We’d love to hear from you.

003 Electric Perspectives: Electric Power Industry Outlook

Electricity powers our nation’s economy and our everyday lives, and America’s electric companies are committed to getting the energy they provide as clean as they can as fast as they can, reliably and affordably.

In our premier episode of Electric Perspectives, EEI President Tom Kuhn discusses climate change, clean energy, and the steps electric companies are taking to build a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy future.

002 Global Circuit: Thriving Under Crisis with Regenerative Leadership

The world is facing several parallel crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic to economic recovery to climate change. How can the concept of regeneration help us “break down and break through” these transitions collectively? And what is the role of energy executives and policymakers in shifting dynamics “from me to we”? Sustainability and leadership experts Giles Hutchins and Laura Storm join this episode of the Electric Perspectives Global Circuit, recorded in January 2021. Giles and Laura are the authors of Regenerative Leadership: The DNA of Life-Affirming 21st Century Organizations.

The Global Circuit is brought to you by EEI International Programs as part of EEI’s Electric Perspectives podcast. For more information about EEI International Programs, visit www.eei.org/international

001 Global Circuit: The Power of Adaptability and Ireland’s Bright Future

Ireland has committed to have 70% of electricity generated from renewables by 2030. How are electric companies approaching this transition? What is the role of electrification in reducing emissions? And how will the customer relationship continue to evolve? Pat O’Doherty, CEO of ESB and President of Eurelectric, joins this episode of the Electric Perspectives Global Circuit, recorded in December 2020.

The Global Circuit is brought to you by EEI International Programs as part of EEI’s Electric Perspectives podcast. For more information about EEI International Programs, visit www.eei.org/international