

United States Energy Association
United States Energy Association
The USEA Power Sector Podcast is bringing new voices and new ideas to key energy system conversations in 15-minute interviews targeting urgently needed solutions. Topics will range from when, where, and how generation and transmission should be expanded to what resources and technologies are needed to ensure distribution systems remain reliable.
USEA's Global Briefing series promotes international voices and ideas in the Energy Sector.
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USEA's Global Briefing series promotes international voices and ideas in the Energy Sector.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 20min
USEA's Global Briefing: Moldova
In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, Ambassador Vladislav Kulminski discusses the evolution of the U.S.-Moldova strategic partnership, focusing on how $130 million in U.S. assistance for high-voltage transmission and grid modernization is accelerating Moldova’s integration into the European energy market. The conversation highlights how technical alignment with EU standards and U.S. private sector investment are transforming Moldova from a monopoly model into a resilient, green energy hub within the Southeast European corridor.

Feb 27, 2026 • 18min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 215: Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, John Wagner, Laboratory Director at Idaho National Laboratory, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the lab’s breakthrough work with hyperscalers, with regulatory bottlenecks, and with cybersecurity threats to keep our economy humming.

Feb 27, 2026 • 15min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 214: Gravity Founder & CEO Saleh ElHattab
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Saleh ElHattab, Founder and CEO of carbon and energy management software provider Gravity, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how Gravity’s software turns information from basic carbon accounting into a business advantage by using it to reduce industrial facilities’ operating costs.

Feb 27, 2026 • 16min
USEA's Global Briefing: Lithuania
In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, Lithuanian Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis, and Altra CEO Linas Baužys discuss the U.S.-Lithuania energy partnership.

Feb 23, 2026 • 21min
USEA's Global Briefing: Estonia
In this edition of USEA's Global Briefing, Gert Siniloo, Director General for Climate Diplomacy and Connectivity at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs discusses the friendship between Estonia and the United States and how it relates to collaboration on energy initiatives.

Feb 20, 2026 • 17min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 213: Volexion CEO Joe Adiletta
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Joe Adiletta, CEO of advanced battery manufacturer Volexion answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the technical and market challenges of developing new battery concepts and why so many miracle battery concepts don’t work miracles in the marketplace.

Feb 17, 2026 • 17min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 212: Charles River Associates Energy Practice Assoc. Principal Oliver Stover
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Oliver Stover, Associate Principal with the Energy Practice for global business consultant Charles River Associates, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the recently disrupted Atlantic coast offshore wind projects’ potential key role in reliably meeting the growing demand for electricity in Northeastern population centers.This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Feb 12, 2026 • 26min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 211: Energy Systems Integration Group Executive Director Debra Lew
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Debra Lew, Executive Director of the Energy Systems Integration Group answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the macrogrid initiative to interconnect the nation’s segmented transmission regions, which could make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable. This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Feb 10, 2026 • 25min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 210: ACORE VP of Regulatory Affairs Elise Caplan
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Elise Caplan, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with ACORE, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about ACORE’s policy work on the macrogrid initiative to interconnect the nation’s segmented transmission regions, which can make electricity delivery more reliable and affordable. This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: https://cleanenergygrid.org/

Feb 6, 2026 • 17min
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 209: Charles River Associates Energy Practice Assoc. Principal Oliver Stover
Full EpisodeOn today’s USEA power sector podcast, Oliver Stover, Associate Principal with the Energy Practice for global business consultant Charles River Associates. He’s going to talk about the recently disrupted Atlantic coast offshore wind projects’ potential key role in reliably and affordably meeting the growing US demand for electricity.This episode is sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. ACEG is a non-profit broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize American’s high-capacity transmission grid. Learn more: https://cleanenergygrid.org/


