In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, Joe Bentley, Senior Vice President of Electric Engineering at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), shared his optimistic vision for the future of the electric utility industry, despite the growing challenges of climate change, infrastructure demands, and surging electricity costs.

In this episode of the T&D World Podcast, we speak with Doug Houseman, a senior managing consultant at 1898 & Co., about the current and future challenges facing the electric power sector. The conversation explores a wide range of issues, including the causes and consequences of recent large-scale power outages, persistent supply chain delays, energy transition technologies, and the need for a skilled workforce to modernize the grid.

Get to know T&D World Live Event Director Gina Weber as she discusses her background in the utility industry and her vision for the upcoming event scheduled for September 23–25 in Phoenix where attendees can expect a blend of technical sessions, leadership discussions, and networking opportunities designed for utility professionals.

In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, we speak with Larry Gasteiger, Executive Director of WIRES and President of Gasteiger Energy Consulting, about the pressing challenges and opportunities in the U.S. electric transmission sector.

In this episode we sit down with Alan Drew to take a journey through the history of linemen and the power industry, exploring how construction methods, materials, safety, and tools have evolved over the decades.

In this episode of the T&D World Live Podcast, we sit down with Neil Chatterjee, former FERC Chairman, to discuss the evolving energy landscape in North America. From the growing demand driven by AI and data centers to the need for grid modernization and transmission expansion, Chatterjee provides deep insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the power sector. We dive into key policy shifts, the role of emerging technologies like AI and energy storage, and the impact of international trade and regulatory changes on the grid. Tune in for a compelling discussion on how innovation, policy, and investment must align to ensure a reliable, affordable, and resilient energy future.

In this episode of T&D World Live we sit down with Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy for Association of Edison Illuminating Company, to explore the transformation of the power grid and the crucial role of integrated system planning.

As two industry veterans, Gene Wolf and Rick Bush have seen everything from long-term trends to fads and ongoing challenges. In this episode we sit down with them to discuss how the industry has changed over the years, and what problems we may be faced with in the next five years.