About the show

The utility industry is in the midst of profound change. New technologies are empowering cleaner, more efficient energy resources and a stronger grid. Communications systems are the key to this evolving industry. UTC sits at the intersection where the energy and tech communities come together. Listen in as we discuss the latest trends, business opportunities, policies, and related issues like diversity and workforce development. Meet us at the Intersection!

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Episodes

  • Episode 24: Learning from History to Make the Future Brighter

    October 24th, 2024  |  30 mins 41 secs
    technology, telecom, utilities

    In Episode 24 of UTC's The Intersection Podcast, titled "Learning from History to Make the Future Brighter," host Rusty Williams, President and CEO of UTC, interviews former UTC President and CEO Bill Moroney. Bill led UTC from 1998 to 2011, establishing it as a prominent voice in the utility telecom and technology sector.

  • Episode 23: Federal Telecommunications Policy and Its Impact on Utilities

    September 19th, 2024  |  39 mins 12 secs
    technology, telecom, utilities
  • Episode 22: Technology Evolution and Its Impact on Utilities

    August 22nd, 2024  |  29 mins 23 secs
    technology, telecom, utilities
  • Episode 21: What’s Going on at UTC – Advocacy Edition

    July 10th, 2024  |  29 mins 54 secs

    Hear from the host and President and CEO, Rusty Williams, about what's happening at UTC and what's in the pipeline for the organization. Also, hear from guest and SVP of Policy & General Council, Brett Kilbourne on everything advocacy and public policy.

  • Episode 20: Passing the Torch 2024

    June 12th, 2024  |  27 mins 23 secs

    UTC President and CEO Rusty Williams moderates a discussion between the Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Kirt Mayson, and the new 24-25 Chair of the Board, Gary Vondrasek.

  • Episode 19: Trade Associations Role in the Critical Infrastructure Technology Industry

    April 29th, 2024  |  35 mins 27 secs

    UTC President and CEO, Rusty Williams, chats with Dawna Qualls, Executive Director of the Fiber Internet Service Providers of America (FISPA). Listen to how their paths have crossed and what they envision for their new roles and the industry.

  • Episode 18: Membership Has Its Privileges

    March 27th, 2024  |  26 mins 19 secs

    UTC President and CEO, Rusty Williams, makes his debut as The Intersection's new host, kicking things off with one of UTC's longest-tenured staff members, Senior Vice President, Membership and Meetings, Karnel Thomas.

  • Episode 17: New Year, New Leadership

    February 9th, 2024  |  26 mins 50 secs
    energy, power, technology, telecommunications, utilities

    In the 2024 season premier of The Intersection, former Interim President and CEO Ron Beck passes the torch to new President and CEO Rusty Williams. Listen as these two UTC and industry veterans discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and UTC as we enter into a new year.

  • Episode 16: The Value of Partnership

    December 20th, 2023  |  28 mins 36 secs
    energy, power, technology, telecommunications, utilities

    In the 2023 season finale of The Intersection, Interim President and CEO Ron Beck is joined by Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Listen for a discussion on the unique, non-competitive spirit of collaboration that exists in the utility industry between both service and technology providers, fostering the strategic partnerships required to create modern solutions to serve their consumers as best as possible.

  • Episode 15: Leveraging Partnerships

    December 7th, 2023  |  19 mins 45 secs
    energy, infrastructure, technology, telecom, utilities

    Join Interim President and CEO Ron Beck for a discussion with Bobby Saddler, Director, Telecom Infrastructure and Growth, for the Lower Colorado River Authority, about keeping up with ever-changing technologies and leveraging partnerships (like UTC membership!) for a stronger organization.

  • Episode 14: Collaboration is the Key

    September 22nd, 2023  |  29 mins 10 secs
    broadband, energy, joint use, utilities

    Interim President and CEO Ron Beck chats with NYSPSC Commissioner Diane Burman about joint use, the importance of collaboration among utility providers, and how the industry can progress towards emerging green energy goals.

  • Episode 13: Passing the Torch 2023

    May 24th, 2023  |  33 mins 58 secs
    leadership, telecommunications, utilities

    Former Chair or the Board and Interim President and CEO Ron Beck moderates a discussion between 22-23 Chair of the Board Dewey Day and incoming 23-24 Chair of the Board Kirt Mayson