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 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

  • Episode 12: Connecting Across Borders

    April 26th, 2023  |  36 mins 57 secs
    energy, power, technology, utilities

    UTC President and CEO Sheryl Riggs is joined by Francis Bradley, CEO of Electricity Canada, for a discussion on the need for international collaboration in the utility industry to ensure a reliable and well-functioning grid.

  • Episode 11: Industry Legend

    March 22nd, 2023  |  29 mins 14 secs
    energy, innovation, mentorship

    Utilities Technology Council's President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs talks with industry legend Sheila Hollis, Acting Executive Director of the United States Energy Association, about the importance of bringing different industry voices together to address common challenges, as well as their personal career experiences.

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    Episode 10: Industry Trailblazers

    February 17th, 2023  |  33 mins 48 secs

    Utilities Technology Council's President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs sits down with Paula Glover, President of Alliance to Save Energy, for a discussion about their experiences growing their careers and changing the face of the energy industry.

  • Episode 9: Be a Game Changer

    November 23rd, 2022  |  34 mins 5 secs
    entrepreneurship, innovation, security, technology

    Join UTC President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs and Rachel Olney, founder of Geosite, a geospatial data analytics firm, for a conversation about the role of data in understanding and improving utility systems and the importance of robust cyber security in maintaining these operations.

  • Episode 8: CEO Sitdown

    July 28th, 2022  |  21 mins 26 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

    Hear from UTC's President and CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, alongside fellow CEOs Michael Quinn, Sharyland Utilities and Hunt Utility Services and Paul Reid, Mimomax Wireless Ltd as they discuss the various challenges utilities face, their time as leaders and their favorite moment at the annual conference and throughout their time with UTC.

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    Episode 7: Building Your Legacy

    June 22nd, 2022  |  24 mins 27 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

    This episode features host Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, UTC President and CEO and UTC legacy member and Telecommunications Engineer, Sheila Wells.

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    Episode 6: Passing the Torch (Part 2)

    May 13th, 2022  |  29 mins 22 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

    Hosted by UTC's President and CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, this episode is a discussion between incoming Chair, Dewey Day (Pacific Gas & Electric Company) and outgoing UTC Chair, Paul Lambert (East River Electric Power Coop).

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    Episode 5: Better Together

    May 13th, 2022  |  27 mins 42 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

  • Episode 4: Choose Your Journey

    January 27th, 2022  |  31 mins 7 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, utilities

  • Episode 3: A Leader's Reflection

    November 18th, 2021  |  29 mins 58 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, utilities

    Hosted by UTC's President & CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, this episode reflects on Neil Chatterjee's time as a FERC Commissioner & how he envisions the future of the relationship between UTC & FERC.

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    Episode 2: Passing the Torch

    October 29th, 2021  |  20 mins 14 secs
    energy, leadership, technology, utilities

    Hosted by UTC's President & CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, this episode is a discussion between Immediate Past UTC Chair Greg Angst (CenterPoint Energy) and current UTC Chair, Paul Lambert (East River Electric Power Coop).