T&D World Live

Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating UAS Regulations in the Power Sector

In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast producer Christina Marsh sits down with Nate Ernst, president of the Tactian Group, to explore how unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are reshaping electric utility operations. They discuss the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule and how it will affect utility UAS operations. Part 108 would enable drones to cover longer distances and carry out more complex tasks, but it will also require more robust safety management systems and multi-person flight operations. 

Grid Resiliency in a New Era: Confronting Climate and Supply Chain Realities

As extreme weather becomes more frequent and global supply chains remain unpredictable, electric utilities are under growing pressure to strengthen the resilience of their distribution networks. In this episode of T&D World Live, Ken Woo, President of Marmon Utility, shares a global perspective on two of the most urgent challenges facing utility providers: climate disruption and supply chain volatility.

With decades of leadership in the power infrastructure space, Ken offers insight into how manufacturers and solution partners are evolving to meet the dynamic needs of utilities responsible for delivering safe, reliable electricity to communities. The conversation focuses on the role of strategic design, regional readiness, and responsive sourcing in supporting utilities as they prepare for a future of greater unpredictability and demand.

This episode offers a comprehensive look at how collaboration across the supply chain is helping utilities build more resilient systems—designed for today’s volatility and tomorrow’s growth.

T&D World Live Event: Get to Know Advisory Board Member Dave Elve

In this episode we speak with Dave Elve, Executive Consultant for VASS Solutions and a member of the T&D World Live Advisory Board, about the critical themes shaping this year’s sessions and why the live format is essential for sharing lessons learned. Key issues slated for the conference include the surge in electric demand from EV adoption and AI, the transition to AMI 2.0 networks, and the promise of grid-edge applications that can run multiple apps on smart meters, enabling functions like EV charging optimization and wildfire risk mitigation.

T&D World Live Event: Speaker & Session Preview with Wayne Bishop

In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, we speak with Wayne Bishop, Vice President of Industry Outreach and Strategy at Quanta Technology, about his career and the topics he’ll be addressing at the upcoming T&D World Live conference. Bishop previews his session, “Utility Executive Perspectives on Resilience Plans for Extreme Weather Conditions,” which will feature experts Howard Gugel from NERC and Brian Chen from Southern California Edison. The panel will explore how utilities are tackling grid hardening, reliability, and customer demands amid a backdrop of aging infrastructure and climate-driven events.

Exelon CEO Calvin Butler on the Future of Utilities, Clean Energy, and Customer Affordability

In this episode of the T&D World Podcast, Exelon CEO Calvin Butler sits down to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the utility industry as demand surges, technology evolves, and customer expectations shift.

The Power of Purpose: Freddie Wright on Leading Georgia Power’s Grid Transformation

In this episode of the T&D World Live Podcast, we sit down with Freddie Wright, Director of the Grid Investment Program at Georgia Power, to discuss how the utility is reshaping its infrastructure — and its culture — for a smarter, more resilient grid.

Dynamic Line Ratings: PPL’s Blueprint for a Smarter Grid

In this episode of the T&D World Podcast, we speak with Horst Lehmann and Eric Rosenberger of PPL Electric Utilities, and Luke Howell of Ampacimon, about the implementation and benefits of Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) in electric utilities. The conversation explores how DLR technology uses real-time environmental data — such as wind, temperature, and solar radiation — to more accurately determine the capacity of transmission lines, allowing utilities to increase system efficiency, reduce congestion, and defer costly infrastructure upgrades.

From Meter Reader to AMI Leader: Darren Tillman’s Utility Journey

In this episode of the T&D World Live podcast, we sit down with Darren Tillman, Supervisor of AMI Field Operations at Baltimore Gas and Electric, to explore how field-level innovation, data-driven decision-making, and a people-first leadership approach are shaping the future of utility operations.