Energy Pulse NW: Recent Episodes
Energy Pulse NW
Energy Pulse Northwest is a podcast focused on key electricity industry issues, trends, challenges and innovations of the Pacific Northwest. The podcast brings you in-depth stories that range from how Northwest energy is produced and transmitted, to how we work to enhance and protect the natural environment. Meet the people behind the scenes, learn about the sometimes bizarre and complex aspects of the energy business, and join us in exploring more about the energy revolution that is already well underway.
For many, October marks the highly anticipated return of all things pumpkin spiced. In the weather world, however, Oct. 1 kicks off a new year for all things related to water.
On this episode of Energy Pulse Northwest Scott Simms, director of communications at BPA, talks to; Debbie Bone-Harris, senior manager of public affairs at Franklin Public Utility District, Karen Miller, manager of communications and government relations from Benton PUD, Bo Downen, Senior Director of Environmental Policy and Regional Partnerships with the Public Power Council and Karrie Carnes, HFH team lead, about the Hydropower Flows Here campaign.
On this episode of Energy Pulse Northwest Scott Simms, director of communications, talks to Administrator Elliot Mainzer and Tina Ko, deputy chief operating officer, to hear their perspectives on the strategic plan.
Dr. Todd Conklin, a human and organizational performance consultant, visited Bonneville Power Administration to speak at the annual Stand up for Safety event and took a few minutes to answer some safety questions here on the podcast.
Meet Benjamin Berry, BPA's chief information officer and one of its newest employees. Read on to learn what inspires Ben and has influenced his life and career.
The latest episode of Energy Pulse Northwest involves a fallen tree, downed power line and a BPA energy management engineer named Jennifer Williams. As she takes us through the complexities of her situation, Williams explains the decisions that helped her navigate to safety.
We take a peek behind the veil of the Carey High Voltage Lab at BPA's Ross Complex in Vancouver. This is where engineers actually create lightning to test the safety and reliability of high-voltage electrical equipment. Electrical engineers Jeff Hildreth and Kellie Robinson talk about the different types of testing they use to ensure equipment is ready for BPA's high-voltage transmission system.
We talk to our new deputy administrator, Dan James, about coming on board, the opportunities and challenges he sees facing Bonneville, and his expectations for employees. We discuss leadership, his inspirations and his passion for music. He also shares a story about getting lost with an Oregon governor and offers tips for singing the Star-Spangled Banner.