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The Current

Hosted by We Stand For Energy · business · EN-US

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We Stand For Energy, a project of the Edison Electric Institute, presents The Current, a podcast focused on providing policymakers with insights into the electric energy generation and distribution industry.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Current

What is The Current about?

We Stand For Energy, a project of the Edison Electric Institute, presents The Current, a podcast focused on providing policymakers with insights into the electric energy generation and distribution industry.

Who hosts The Current?

The Current is hosted by We Stand For Energy. The show has published 67 episodes to date.

What has The Current covered recently?

Recent episodes include "From Policy to Impact: Energy Assistance Explained" (4 August 2025, 16 minutes), "The People Behind Lineworker Appreciation Day" (10 July 2025, 13 minutes), and "Episode 65: Partners in Wildfire Prevention" (14 May 2025, 13 minutes).

How often does The Current publish?

The Current publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 67 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Current?

Booking probability for The Current is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Current requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Current's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Current?

The strongest fits for The Current are Electric Power. The Current has a business audience.

About the host

We Stand For Energy hosts The Current, a business podcast with 67 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Current

    From Policy to Impact: Energy Assistance Explained

    Aug 4, 202516 min

    How do we ensure families can keep the lights on, and how can electric companies lead the charge? Jonathan Hirte, Director of Federal Affairs at DTE Energy, joins The Current to unpack how energy providers can play a...

  • The Current

    The People Behind Lineworker Appreciation Day

    Jul 10, 202513 min

    How do lineworkers keep our electric grid resilient, reliable, and ready for the future? Drew Stover, Director of the Utility Department at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and a...

  • Episode #65

    Episode 65: Partners in Wildfire Prevention

    May 14, 202513 min

    We’re joined by Chet Wade, Communications Director of Partners in Wildfire Prevention, to discuss the coalition’s efforts to reduce the devastating impacts of wildfires through prevention and preparedness. As wildfires...

  • Episode #64

    Episode 64: NARUC Executive Director Tony Clark on Energy Security & Regulation

    Mar 28, 202520 min

    In this episode of The Current, we speak with Tony Clark, the executive director of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), an organization that represents state utility regulators across...

  • Episode #63

    Episode 63: Washington Update on New Administration and Congress

    Mar 13, 202510 min

    In this episode of The Current, we reconnect with Eric Grey, Vice President of Government Relations at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Our conversation explores how the priorities of the new administration will...

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  • Episode #62

    Episode 62: Kregg Arntson on Clean Energy Challenges in Portland

    Jan 6, 202522 min

    On this episode of The Current, we connected with Kregg Arntson, Executive Director of the Portland General Electric Foundation. He leads Project Zero, an initiative to inspire the next generation to explore clean...

  • Episode #61

    Episode 61: Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

    Oct 30, 202420 min

    In this episode of The Current, we delve into the vital topic of cybersecurity in the energy sector. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to explore how electric utilities are...

  • Episode #60

    Episode 60: LIHEAP Awareness Month with Veronica Stober

    Aug 26, 20247 min

    August is LIHEAP Action Month, which recognizes the importance of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This federally funded program provides qualifying customers with bill payment and energy assistance...

  • Episode #59

    Episode 59: Why Did Hurricane Beryl Take Down So Many Trees in Texas?

    Jul 16, 202418 min

    his week, EEI's Electric Perspectives Podcast and The Current are partnering for an episode to discuss the impacts of Hurricane Beryl and the tremendous restoration efforts that are underway. On this episode, you'll...

  • Episode #58

    Episode 58: PPL Corporation President & CEO Vince Sorgi

    Jun 25, 202414 min

    In this episode of The Current, EEI Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford is joined by PPL Corporation President and CEO Vince Sorgi. They have an in-depth conversation about resource adequacy within...

  • Episode #57

    Episode 57: Corporate Citizenship at PSEG Company

    Feb 28, 202419 min

    In this week's episode of the Current, Edison Electric Institutes, Kristine Telford is joined by Richard T. Thigpen, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at PSEG company. Rick provides insight into PSEG's...

  • Episode #56

    Episode 56: The State of Electric Transport in the U.S.

    Jan 24, 202430 min

    On this episode of The Current, our guests discuss the state of electric transportation in the U.S. Joining us are Kellen Schefter, Senior Director of Electric Transportation at EEI, and Scott Barrios, Manager of...

  • Episode #55

    Episode 55: How to protect yourself from Utility Scams

    Nov 15, 20238 min

    On this episode of The Current, Edison Electric Institute's Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford interviews the Utilities United Against Scams Executive Director Monica Martinez, where these industry...

  • Episode #54

    Episode 54: Jose Perez, President of Hispanics in Energy

    Oct 13, 202329 min

    EEI Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford interviews Jose Perez, President of Hispanics in Energy on how the organization continues to grow and is working to educate & engage the Hispanic community on...

  • Episode #53

    Episode 53: Wildfire Season with Ryan Murphy

    Sep 7, 202320 min

    EEI Executive Director of External Affairs Kristine Telford interviews Puget Sound Energy Director of Electric Operations Ryan Murphy on wildfire mitigation efforts and measures the company is taking this wildfire...

  • Episode #52

    Episode 52: Wildfire Planning & Mitigation

    Aug 7, 202334 min

    This week, Mark Quinlan, the Senior Vice President of Wildfire & Emergency Operations at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, joins The Current. Kristine and Mark discuss the upcoming peak of wildfire season and how the...

  • Episode #51

    Episode 51: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

    May 12, 202316 min

    This week, Mark Wolfe, the Executive Director National Energy Assistance Directors' Association and an expert on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), joins The Current. Jeff and Mark discuss key...

  • The Current

    Episode 50: The Impacts of Deregulation

    Jan 10, 202319 min

    This week, Ed Hirs an energy fellow at the University of Houston and a world renowned expert on deregulation joins The Current. Jeff and Ed explore the challenges and risks—including higher prices and less...

  • The Current

    Episode 48: Key Takeaways from the Midterm Elections

    Nov 17, 202214 min

    This week on The Current, Phil Cox, a nationally renowned political operative, joins your host Kristine Telford to talk about the key takeaways from the midterm elections and what that means for upcoming policy debates...

  • Episode #49

    Episode 49: Inflation Reduction Act

    Nov 8, 202226 minS1

    This week on the Current, Kristine is joined by Eric Grey, Vice President of Government Relations at the Edison Electric Institute and Austin Keyser, Assistant to the International President of Government Affairs for...

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