PublicPowerX

PublicPowerX

PublicPowerX is the new podcast from the American Public Power Association where key vendors and service providers explain their role in keeping public power safe, reliable, and secure. Subscribe to this feed to get these stories from public power’s service providers as they become available. If you are a company that does business with public power utilities and would like to host an episode of Public Power X, go to publicpower.org/podcasts to learn more.

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March 6, 2026 57 mins

Public power utilities are under growing pressure to do more with less. With fewer staff, tighter budgets, rising customer expectations, and regulatory scrutiny, utilities are also expected to address increasing concerns around customer affordability. Yet many regional and community-based utilities are still relying on reactive, one-way communication strategies that drive call center volume, frustrate customers, and make it difficu...

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Don’t miss this opportunity to explore CEERUM, a participatory energy-planning platform built for public power utilities and the communities they serve. CEERUM helps utilities bring data, stakeholders, and strategy into one place—making it easier to build awareness, educate decision-makers, uncover opportunities, leverage external resources, and build consensus around a shared path forward.

As public power leaders navigate rapid ind...

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Public power utilities face growing expectations to deliver on energy efficiency, customer satisfaction, and community resilience — often with limited internal resources. Trees can play a powerful role in meeting these objectives when strategically integrated into utility initiatives.

In this podcast, we’ll explore how community tree distribution programs are being implemented by utilities across the country to:

Support right-tree-ri...

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Public power organizations face distinct cybersecurity challenges, including limited budgets, regulatory pressures, legacy assets, and increasing threats. 

Join this candid, executive-level discussion featuring two public power cybersecurity leaders and a security consulting director with deep experience in energy and national security who will share firsthand strategies for success. Learn practical insights on overcoming integratio...

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The Old Way: An alert happens. A crew rolls. You wait to understand what’s happening.

The New Way: A remotely docked drone launches automatically. You see the situation live. And act within minutes—not hours.

Remote response with docked drones is now a practical, everyday tool to give you eyes on every asset — anytime, from anywhere. Join us to see how Skydio Dock for X10 is fast, scalable, and designed for the realities of utility o...

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What if the young people in your community became your utility's biggest advocates?

We know youth engagement can feel like a "nice-to-have" rather than a strategic priority. But forward-thinking utilities are discovering that early energy education creates lasting community relationships, builds future workforce pipelines, and transforms how families think about their public power provider.

That's why APPA is part...

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Many public power entities want to protect their customers from rising transmission costs while also meeting the increasing demand for power and integrating new resources.

In this podcast, you will learn more about the array of technologies available today to expand transmission capacity, efficiency, and reliability at a much lower cost and speed than new construction.

Leaders at the Department of Energy have said that these technolo...

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Learn how 3B Protection is redefining perimeter security with its innovative smart perimeter solutions and advanced line of sight engineering technology.

The speakers will walk you through real-world applications, system capabilities, and how 3B’s customizable solutions can meet your site-specific needs—without breaking your budget. You will discover how proven ballistic- and blast-resistant systems integrate with strategic engineer...

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We sit down with Nur Bernhardt, Vice President at Cloverleaf Infrastructure, to explore how public utilities can collaborate with Cloverleaf to attract new large loads. We’ll dive into the surging electricity demand driven by AI-powered data centers, the challenges and opportunities for utilities, and the critical role of grid infrastructure in shaping the future of energy and technology. Join us for a compelling conversation on ho...

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Is safeguarding your critical infrastructure and utility assets a top priority? In an era of increasing threats, understanding vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures are no longer optional—they are essential.

This comprehensive session will give you actionable insights into two pivotal tools in modern physical security planning: Design Basis Threat (DBT) and Adversary Sequence Diagrams (ASD). Learn how to proactiv...

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Discover how Bryan Texas Utilities and the City of Bryan Water Department are using text messaging to enhance customer service and streamline internal operations. Join Richard Papa, General Manager at TextPower, as he interviews Kala Jeske, AMI Data Specialist, and Meagan Brown, Public Information Officer and Energy Services Manager, to explore real-world strategies that improve efficiency and engagement. Don’t miss this opportunit...

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Utilities struggle with inefficient, paper-based work order systems that lead to delays, errors, and poor visibility into field operations. Outdated paper-based systems hamper your productivity and make it difficult for utilities to maintain critical infrastructure on time and cost-effectively.

 Discover how mobile work order management can transform your utility's oper...

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Celebrate Public Power Week by teaching the next generation about the value of community-owned, not-for-profit public power. In this one-hour webinar, you’ll learn how to use Public Power Week celebrations to introduce kids (and their families) to your public power story. This webinar will feature expert insights and actionable strategies for pulling off celebrations that ...

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Community-owned utilities play a vital role in providing essential services and fostering community well-being. Unlike large investor-owned counterparts, these utilities operate with a distinct focus on local needs, values and accountability. However, they often face unique challenges in engaging customers and maintaining community support. 

 In this presentation, we will d...

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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 hospitals and water treatment
  • Millions of dollars in economic losses

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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 program workflows and reporting.

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Ann Yu and Kasturi Pattalwar from Customized Energy Solutions (CES) join the PublicPowerX Podcast to discuss the different ways energy storage will play an important role in the energy transition and transforming infrastructure towards a cleaner grid, including measures utilities can take to fill any gaps. 

 

Find out more about Customized Energy Solutions here: https://ces-ltd.com/ 

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The U.S. power grid is a modern marvel of engineering. Consisting of over 3,000 independent entities, both private and public, all working together to keep the modern era functioning. However, this is also a system most often protected by nothing more than a chain-link fence.

Critical asset attacks have increased exponentially over the last 10 years. Often carried out by lone actors or small groups, these attacks have demonstrated t...

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Twenty million American households — one out of six homes — are now behind on their utility bills, by an average of $788. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, there is no relief in sight. Electricity prices are expected to continue rising this year and next. 


More so, customers experiencing low incomes face disproportionately higher energy burdens —...

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Oracle helps public power utilities understand how to leverage federal funding and technology to empower all of your customers to engage in the clean energy future. They share how public utilities across the country partner with Oracle to deliver behavioral programs that equitably engage residential customers to help them save energy and money, while improving their satisfaction with their utility. CPS Energy joins to give an overv...

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