The year-in-review roundtable is back with both new and
familiar faces to help us recap this year in Wisconsin energy news. We discuss the top stories, ideas, and developments in 2023, as well as making some predictions for the year ahead.
Our special guests include:
· Kara Pennoyer, Chief of Staff to Public Service
Commission of Wisconsin Chairperson Rebecca Valcq
· Matthew Spencer, Director of Government Relations,
Madison Gas and Electric
· Carrie Templeton, Regulatory Relations and
Policy Manager, Alliant Energy
· Andy Bochman, Senior Grid Strategist, Idaho
National Laboratory
Key Moments
03:25 - Top Energy Stories of the Year
07:10 – Top Sustainable Energy Developments of the Year
12:50 – Most Promising Energy Idea of the Year
18:30 – “Shock” of the Year
25:00 – Favorite Episode of the Electric Wire This Year
32:45 – Predictions (Reflecting Back & Looking Forward)
42:30 – “All the Power” Moments
2023 Reflection Clips
49:15 –Episode 37: Brent Ridge, CEO of Dairyland Power Cooperative,
discusses hydropower using mine storage
52:05 –Episode 38: Cindy Smith, Chief Legal Counsel at
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, discusses public participation and
process at the PSCW
55:40 –Episode 33: Sen. Julian Bradley discusses an “all of
the above” approach to energy during his “All the Power” moment
Links to Previous, Highlighted Episodes
Electric Wire, Episode 40: Tours at MGE EV Fast Charging
Hub and O’Brien Solar Fields
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tours-at-mge-ev-fast-charging-hub-and-obrien-solar-fields/id1497322756?i=1000630813364
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVK0103DDaE&t=1114s
Electric Wire, Episode 41 - MEUW Celebrates with Public
Power on Parade at the State Capitol
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meuw-celebrates-with-public-power-on-parade-at-the/id1497322756?i=1000633242021
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIL9Qi_Z4FY
Electric Wire, Episode 38 - Cindy Smith discusses
participation and process at the PSCW
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cindy-smith-discusses-public-participation-and/id1497322756?i=1000622954015
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS6PQZLEpOQ
Electric Wire, Ep. 39 - Marcus Hawkins discusses his role
leading the Organization of MISO States
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marcus-hawkins-discusses-his-role-leading-the/id1497322756?i=1000626358105
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqYCUp7_dTM&t=468s
Electric Wire, Episode 27 - The Reality of Retail Choice
with Laurel Peltier
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-of-retail-choice-with-laurel-peltier/id1497322756?i=1000578685568
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6fD7EMD_BY&t=164s
Electric Wire, Episode 25 - Nuclear Power, Reliability
& Global Weirding
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclear-power-reliability-global-weirding-with-andy/id1497322756?i=1000567542737
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpcEMypyy8o&t=32s
For more detailed analysis of PSCW rate proceedings this
year, you can check out content from our friends at the Citizens Utility Board
of Wisconsin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLwz3hEZvK8
