What political candidates are getting wrong about the climate conversation

Energy costs, AI data centers, and grid reliability are becoming major issues in the 2026 midterm elections. But some of the most consequential decisions about America's energy future aren't being made in Washington. They're happening in state legislatures, local elections, and public utility commissions.

Oct 23, 2026

Should your utility be using AI agents?

What could AI agents actually do for a utility today? Power Perspectives host Matt Chester talks to AI strategist Jeff Wilser about the work beyond the buzzword.

Oct 23, 2026

How Clean Energy Became a Republican Issue, Too

Heather Reams spent about a decade working to bring more Republicans into the conversation around climate and clean energy policy.

Oct 23, 2026

The Clean Energy Transition, Explained Through Football

In this episode of Power Perspectives, Ahmed Moussa, founder of Electric Bridge Consulting, uses football to break down the path toward 100% clean energy. He explains why utilities can’t rely on a “Hail Mary” approach and instead need to move strategically down the field, balancing reliability, resilience and affordability along the way. We also explore where utilities are today, how AI and data centers are changing the game, and what utility leaders should prioritize next.

Oct 23, 2026

What Alaska Can Teach Us About the Future of the Grid

What can a remote Alaskan town teach the rest of the power industry about building the grid of the future?

Oct 23, 2026

Google’s Energy Head Says We’re Thinking About AI All Wrong

AI is transforming the utility industry rapidly, but does that mean it’s going to eliminate all utility jobs?

Oct 23, 2026

Harvard Law Expert Explains How AI Data Centers Could Change Your Electricity Bill

AI data centers are driving unprecedented electricity demand—but who should pay for it all?

Oct 23, 2026

The truth about nuclear's comeback

Nuclear energy is making headlines declaring its comeback. But did nuclear ever really go away?

Oct 23, 2026

This Tiny Nuclear Battery Could Unlock the Next Era of Space Exploration

What if a nuclear battery the size of a grain of rice could power critical sensors for decades—or help build the infrastructure needed to explore the Moon and Mars?

Oct 23, 2026

Inside the Heated AI Data Center Debate

Today’s episode of Power Perspectives tackles one of the most contentious issues in the energy industry today: should states slow or even pause the rapid expansion of AI data centers?

Oct 23, 2026

Can Data Centers Actually Lower Your Electric Bill?

As electricity demand surges and customer bills come under increasing pressure, utilities are being challenged to balance affordability, reliability, and economic growth. But can bringing more data centers and large industrial customers onto the grid actually help lower costs for everyone else?

Oct 23, 2026

Why Keeping The Lights On Is Getting Harder

The North American grid remains one of the most reliable in the world—but is that changing?

Oct 23, 2026