Energy Solutions: A Podcast From EPSA

Author: Electric Power Supply Association

America runs on reliable, affordable electricity - but the demands on our grid are changing. From natural gas to renewable power, electric vehicles and the competitive power markets, what are the energy solutions to cultivate cleaner air, new technology and more innovative and reliable power generation - at the least cost? Experts and voices from throughout the electric industry and government join the Electric Power Supply Association to discuss emerging trends, current issues, energy customer needs, and new projects. Discover how competition unlocks solutions to build the grid of the future.
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Yes in My Backyard: Breaking Down Barriers to Critical Energy Infrastructure
Episode 50
Wednesday, 18 June, 2025

America’s energy demand is rising fast and our power supply has shrunk, but getting infrastructure built is harder than ever. In this episode, Curtis Wilkerson breaks down why critical projects like solar farms, natural gas plants, transmission lines, and hydrogen hubs face costly delays and fierce local (and outside) opposition – sometimes turning 3-year builds into 10-year battles. We explore how permitting challenges, political gridlock, and cultural disconnects at the community level are standing in the way of a more reliable, affordable, and cleaner grid – and the race to power AI and a growing economy. Highlights: Why we need all types of energy projects – urgently How local roadblocks are making infrastructure slower and more expensiveWhat’s changed in permitting, siting, and community politics What developers and policymakers can do differently A must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of the grid, energy innovation, or how we build anything in America today. Guest: Curtis Wilkerson, Orion Strategies Host: Todd Snitchler, President and CEO, EPSA Liked this episode? Share it on X @EPSANews or LinkedIn at Electric Power Supply Association. Want more competitive power updates? Sign up for our monthly Power Moves newsletter.