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The Pensacola Beach Chamber’s vice president of membership services has been named the chamber’s new president and CEO, effective Oct. 1. Simpson will follow in the footsteps of Meg Peltier, who recently announced her intention to step down at the end of this month. In a press release, the board said Simpson was selected because “her deep understan…

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Episode 3038: Argos prepare for season opener 8:08

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Will Kennedy discusses the UWF foiotball team's new faces and the process of figuring out the team's dynamics. The second year for Coach Caleb Nobles is expected to bring more of his imprint on the team. The offensive strategy will have more emphasis on running the ball. The defense will be aggressive, going after the quarterback and trying to forc…

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Episode 3037: Where to put Beulah substation 14:19

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Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses his plans for a substation in the Beulah area.

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Episode 3036: Real News 8/27/24 1:01:48

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Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Eric Gilmore, Mike Dobuski, Matt Coughlin, Brian Barr, and Jim Ryan.

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Episode 3035: Telegram founder arrested. Why? 4:44

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Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested this weekend at an airport outside of Paris. ABC News' Mike Dobuski has the details.

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Episode 3034: Pensacola Airport up 15%, may upgrade to Category 1 tier 11:23

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Pensacola International Airport Director Matt Coughlin said the airport is on pace to approach "about three million" passengers this year, a 15% increase. He said tha the federal security director from Jacksonville is visiting the airport today. "Because of our growth, they're looking to change what they categorize us as a Category 1 airport, which…

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Episode 3033: Former Okaloosa deputy arrested, held without bail 8:50

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The former Okaloosa County deputy who shot and killed decorated Sr. Airman Robert Fortson was denied pre-trail release today. Eddie Duran was arrested yesterday after State Attorney Ginger Madden filed one count of manslaughter with a firearm against him on Friday. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years. Levin Papantonio president Brian …

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Episode 3032: Calm now, but storms may be coming 9:05

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The National Hurricane Center as of this morning has no tropical storm development in the next 48 hours, but Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore warns that we have yet to hit the height of hurricane season.

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Episode 3031: Real News 8/26/24 59:12

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Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Richard Lyons, Phillip Warren and Jim Ryan.

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City of Cartersville, Ga., Electric Utility Director Details Benefits of Being MEAG Power Participant 11:25

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Tom McKee, Electric Utility Director for the City of Cartersville, Georgia, a public power community, details how Cartersville benefits from being a MEAG Power participant community and discusses the steps that the city’s electric utility has taken to maintain high levels of reliability.…

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S2 E35 Happy Burniversary Zach and Drawing Winners 45:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have the drawing for Line Brothers Keeper. Thank you. Donna, Dustin, Joey, Kyle, Shawn, Lake Forest Financial Advisors, Samuel, Richard and Christina! We really appreciate you and your donations to make Line Brother's Keeper able to help many more of our brother and sisters. Support the Show. Thanks for li…

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Protecting the Grid: Understanding Physical Security and Preventing Ballistic Attacks on Substations 47:06

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NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation. Blackouts. Data loss. Emergency communications disrupted. These aren't just movie scenes - they're the potential consequences of a growing threat: ballistic attacks on substations. Ballistic attacks can cause: Widespread power outages lasting for weeks Disruption of critical services like …

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Unique Solar Project, Resource Planning Efforts Detailed by New Turlock Irrigation District GM 22:39

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Brad Koehn, the new General Manager of California public power utility Turlock Irrigation District, details a TID effort to install solar panel canopies over various sections of the utility’s irrigation canals and discusses how resource planning for Turlock Irrigation District has evolved over the years.…

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S2 E34 Listener Questions and City Shoutouts 48:15

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Send us a Text Message. This week, Jeremy and Paul reviewed the listener questions we received via email, messenger, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you have any questions or topics you would like to hear our opinions on send them on over and we will do our best to answer them. Jeremy and Paul give out some shout outs to cities that have been listening…

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Success of First-Ever Tennessee Valley Women’s Policy Summit is Detailed by Participants 12:21

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The latest episode of Public Power Now focuses on the successful first-ever Tennessee Valley Women’s Policy Summit, which was held in late July. Jessica Hogle, Vice President of Federal Affairs at the Tennessee Valley Authority, detailed the overall objectives of the summit, while Erin Gill, VP Sustainability & Government Relations for the Knoxvill…

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S2 E33 Round Table 43:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jeremy and Paul talk about things they have come across since the last time they recorded. Jeremy talks about a crane that flipped over because it was not rated for what it was lifting. He also talks about nuclear becoming more popular. Jeremy and Paul give out some shout outs to cities that have been listening. If you hear …

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Muscatine Power and Water GM Details Powering the Future Initiative, Customer Engagement 13:57

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Gage Huston, General Manager for Iowa public power utility Muscatine Power and Water, offers details on the utility’s multi-year Powering the Future initiative and discusses the ways in which the utility engages and communicates with its customers about the value of public power and how Muscatine Power and…

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S2 E32Lester Helped by Line Brother's Keeper 47:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk with Lester about his on-the-job accident. He goes over what happened, what went wrong, and what was learned. He also talks with us about Zach with Line Brother's Keeper being there for him when he really needed the help. Reminder: Working with Lightning is partnering with Line Brother's Keeper on a …

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New CEO and Chief Engineer of LADWP Details Renewable Energy Efforts, Long-Term Goals 11:43

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Janisse Quiñones, the new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, provides an overview of the steps the utility is taking to meet its goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2035 and discusses her long-term goals for LADWP.…

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S2 E31 De-Energize 41:55

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Send us a Text Message. This week the guys go over the previous episodes of the month. They also talk about things that have recently happened to them. Jeremy tells us about the first time he was recognized by his voice from the show in the "wild". That was pretty exciting. Do you think trainers are better because of their age or is the passion to …

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Manitowoc Public Utilities GM Troy Adams Details Power Plant Boiler Refueling Project 25:03

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Troy Adams, General Manager for Wisconsin public power utility Manitowoc Public Utilities, details a power plant boiler refueling project being pursued by the utility and details how the utility’s customers will benefit from a utility community solar project.…

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S2 E30 Listener Questions 1:17:04

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jeremy and Paul reflect on the fact that this episode starts year number 2 for Working with Lightning! We are still so grateful and thankful for each and every one of you! Today the guys go over some listener questions that have come in recently. Why does the government push renewables when they cost more? Why are …

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APPA’s Paul Zummo Provides Update on DEED Program; Deadline for Grant Applications is August 15 16:32

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Paul Zummo, Director for Research & Development at APPA, provides an update on activities related to APPA’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments program. The deadline to apply for DEED grants is fast approaching, with applications due no later than August 15.…

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S2 E29 One Year of Working with Lightning 1:12:05

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of Working with Lightning! We are so excited and proud to have made it this far. We could not have done it without all of our listeners, guests and sponsors. We appreciate every single one of you! We have a surprise visit from Blake for this special episode. The guys will be offe…

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Enhanced Authority Allows NYPA to Take Ownership of Renewable Energy Projects 14:52

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Vennela Yadhati, Vice President of Renewables Development at the New York Power Authority, details how enhanced authority provided to NYPA will give it the opportunity to tie a number of elements together “in a cohesive way to bring more renewable capacity online,” as well as allow NYPA to take ownership o…

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S2 E28 David with Valhalla Solutions USA 56:33

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Send us a Text Message. This week the guys talk with David about his journey in his career. After working in the field himself he has helped teach in multiple facilities. Currently David is a financial advisor with Valhalla Solutions. David's goal is to get rid of GoFundMe accounts. "Training the youth is the only way to get better as a trade". Web…

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Seattle City Light GM and CEO Details Utility Transportation Electrification Planning Efforts 28:51

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dawn Lindell, the new General Manager and CEO of public power utility Seattle City Light, details how the utility has been proactive when it comes to planning for the growth of transportation electrification and discusses what her immediate priorities have been as the new General Manager and CEO of the uti…

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S2 E27 Tributes and Heros 44:13

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Send us a Text Message. With it being a 5th Sunday, we are going to be doing something new. Today we are going to give tribute to injuries and losses in the industry. We are also wanting to give thanks to some brothers and sisters that have gone out of their way to be there for their community and fellow co-workers. If you have anyone in your compa…

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Gallatin Department of Electricity’s Mark Kimbell Details Substation Projects, Efforts to Keep Rates Low 16:22

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Mark Kimbell, General Manager for the Gallatin Department of Electricity in Tennessee, provides details on ongoing substation projects being pursued by the public power utility and discusses how the utility maintains fiscal responsibility and keeps rates low.…

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S2 E26 De-Energize/ Recapping the Month 49:27

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jeremy and Paul go over the month. With it being June we are officially in hurricane season. They go over the amount of solar production lost during the solar eclipse in the United States. When did Bill Gates get into the nuclear business? Paul reiterates that live line bare hand is a specialty and necessity. Remin…

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OVERTIME Check-in 59:59

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Send us a Text Message. It's been a little bit since we have brought very current content. We have some life updates, shoutouts, and hot takes. Enjoy the show! We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 spon…

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New GM of Burbank Water and Power Details Priorities, Benefits from Long-Duration Energy Storage System 17:17

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Mandip Samra, the new General Manager of California public power utility Burbank Water and Power, details her immediate priorities as the new General Manager of the utility and discusses the benefits that will flow from a recently commissioned long-duration energy storage system.…

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S2 E25 News in the Industry 1:02:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul talk about a new nuclear plant being built in Wyoming by IBEW. They talk about how many jobs this will bring and good careers to come with that. Jeremy warns Paul about saying the word nuclear correct before Austin and Rick get a hold of him. The guys also go over the listener emails an…

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Benefits, Features of APPA’s New eSafety Tracker are Detailed by LUS, APPA Officials 11:38

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Patrick Hart, APPA’s Senior Director for Resilience Programs, and Tori Leger, Employee Development Coordinator at Louisiana public power utility Lafayette Utilities System, detail the features and benefits of APPA’s newly released eSafety Tracker. Details about the eSafety tracker are available on APPA’s w…

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S2 E24 Round Table 49:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul talk about using helicopters for work (referring back to S2 E12 with Dustin). They talk about their first time flying for work. They also give shoutouts to the listeners that have participated on social media or have sent in emails/messages. Reminder: Working with Lightning is partnerin…

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Transformation of Princeton Public Power Utilities Spurred by Operational Efficiency, Transparency and Community Outreach 18:08

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Keith Butcher, General Manager of Minnesota public power utility Princeton Public Utilities, provides an update on the utility’s electric capital improvements plan and details how the utility has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last five years by placing a strong emphasis on operational effi…

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S2 E23 Lake Forest Financial Advisors 48:39

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Send us a Text Message. This week we had the opportunity to talk to Keth and Art with Lake Forest Financial Advisors out of Local 1347. This is a group of financial professionals that trace their roots to helping Union members and locals back for 20 years. Is your "nest egg" going to be enough? How can you make sure you will have financial freedom …

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S2 E22 De-Energize/ Recapping the Month 53:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul look back at Kyle's episode (S2 E19 from May 5) and compare their task books and apprenticeship to what Kyle is currently doing at SECAT. In reference to John's question this month about moving in transformers and the process, Jeremy talks about that time he rode on in. Paul talks about…

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Steps Taken to Boost Reliability Detailed by New Smyrna Beach Utilities CEO and GM Joseph Bunch 13:21

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Joseph Bunch, General Manager and CEO for Florida public power utility New Smyrna Beach Utilities, details the steps the utility has taken in recent years to improve reliability. He also discusses how the utility benefits from being a member of the Florida Municipal Power Agency and the Florida Municipal E…

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Austin Energy Utilizes Artificial Intelligence Technology to Address Threat of Wildfires 17:30

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Chris Vetromile, Wildfire Manager for Texas public power utility Austin Energy, details how Austin Energy is proactively working to mitigate the threat of wildfires including utilizing artificial intelligence technology.By American Public Power Association

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S2 E21 News in the Industry and Listener Questions 1:00:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul have a couple of news articles to go over. Paul's article is about funding for cyber security. Jeremy's is about things they can use the CO2 for that is being collected. They also answer the listener questions that have been sent in. John asks about what to expect with transporting in a…

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Benefits of Mass. Grid-Scale Storage Program Detailed by MMWEC, Lightshift Energy 18:23

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Rory Jones, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Lightshift Energy, and Jason Viadero, Director of Engineering and Generation Assets at Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, discuss a recently announced program under which MMWEC has selected Lightshift as its exclusive partner to deploy the sta…

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S2 E20 Round Table 49:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jeremy and Paul talk about things that may have been missed or questions that we did not ask in previous episodes. They talk about snakes and rats in the substations putting the power out no matter how much preparation you do to protect the station. They talk about grounding switches and how they have changed…

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Lansing Board of Water and Light GM Details New Demand Response Program 5:54

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dick Peffley, General Manager for Michigan public power utility Lansing Board of Water and Light, details a new utility demand response program called “Peak Power Partner” for its residential electric customers and provides an update on the utility’s plan to provide 50 percent clean energy by 2030 and achi…

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S2 E19 Kyle Balancing Family and Work 59:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jeremy and Paul have special guest Kyle. Kyle is almost a 3rd year apprentice with SELCAT. He wanted to get into the electrical field to show his kids that you can make a good living without college. He also wants them to see that it is never too late to change careers to better a life for your family. Kyle t…

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Overtime About the Future 1:06:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jeremy and Paul go over some new things with the podcast. New ways to contact and interact with us through SpeakPipe voicemail and texting. Blake makes an "appearance" through SpeakPipe https://www.speakpipe.com/WorkingwithLightning and gives Jeremy a challenge. There is also a new format that we are using mo…

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OPPD Officials Detail Training Available Through New Substation Simulator 18:10

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Aaron Rasmussen, Principal Engineer, Grid Automation, at Omaha Public Power District, and Rick Stava, Manager of Protection and Automation Engineering, at OPPD, detail a new OPPD substation simulator. Among other things, the OPPD officials discuss the training that is available through the substation simul…

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S2 E18 De-Energize/ Recapping the Month 1:04:35

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jeremy and Paul go over what has been talked about this month. They also have questions that they did not ask during the episodes that they discuss. Paul shares a story about a time he reported to a call out and it was a transformer rotator that had been shot and caused a lot of work on Christmas. We have a k…

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Driving Municipal Utility Excellence: Streamlining Energy Programs for Customers and Employees 52:31

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NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation. How are lean municipal utility teams successfully managing and scaling their renewable energy and EV programs? Tune in to this edition of PublicPowerX to find out! Learn how public power utilities and joint action agencies are using software to digitalize customer engagement and automate p…

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