View from the Top
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Battling for a Stake in Central Europe’s Energy FutureMay 19, 2013 |
The Obama administration is helping the American nuclear power industry compete with government-owned rivals for nuclear reactor projects in Central Europe. I recently talked to U.S. Ambassador Norman L. Eisen about how the State Department is helping Westinghouse Electric sell its nuclear technology into two plants planned at Temelin, in the Czech Republic. -
Policy Fix NeededMay 12, 2013 |
Daniel L. Roderick believes that it is vital to embrace policies that insure we preserve nuclear power in our energy mix. The chief executive officer of Westinghouse Electric talked about the future of nuclear power in this second installment of our interview.Last week in View from the Top –How USA Regains Nuclear Mojo1 -
Westinghouse Exec's Frank AppraisalMay 05, 2013 |
When it comes to charting the future of nuclear power, Westinghouse Electric intends to remain a key player. That is why I recently traveled to the company’s headquarters in western Pennsylvania to meet the man who ascended to the top job at the legendary company this fall - Daniel L. Roderick. This is the first of a two-part series. Next week in View from the Top – Growing the Nuclear Pie. -
One Utility Out Front - Heads off DisruptionApr 28, 2013 |
San Diego is leading the charge as utilities adapt to increased penetration of electric vehicles in their service area. To better understand the dimensions of the challenges and opportunities before the utility, I recently chatted with Michael R. Niggli, president of San Diego Gas & Electric. -
Embracing Unique TariffsApr 21, 2013 |
Hawaii is benefitting from a strong economy. Meanwhile, a utility there has been challenged to be an industry leader when it comes to integrating renewables seamlessly. James Ajello, Hawaiian Electric Industries’ executive vice president and chief financial officer, recently talked about industry trends in the Aloha State. -
Optimizing a Smarter GridApr 14, 2013 |
Jan Mrosik believes we are at the dawn of a new era of grid technology that will totally transform how electricity powers both our lives and industry. I caught up with Mrosik, the chief executive officer of Siemens smart grid division, at a recent industry conference in San Diego. The upcoming issue of EnergyBiz magazine will report on a discussion organized by Siemens that explored how smart grid investments will be made and paid for in coming years. -
Terra Power’s Vision, Championed by John GillelandApr 07, 2013 |
Technology visionary Bill Gates is actively backing a new approach to nuclear power that he believes will play a huge role in our energy future. The technology being developed by TerraPower, where Gates serves as chairman, will run on depleted uranium fuel, addressing the waste issue head on and creating energy safely and cleanly, backers say. We recently caught up with John Gilleland, chief executive officer of TerraPower, at an industry gathering. We discussed his past work on international fusion research and the future of nuclear energy. -
Nevada Utility Empowers with Info, says YackiraMar 31, 2013 |
Michael Yackira has thought about leadership in his fast-changing industry — and how customer and investor interests are aligned. He discussed it all in a recent EnergyBiz Leadership Series webcast. To hear the entire webcast, click here. For an edited excerpt of that conversation, read on. Yackira is president and chief executive of NV Energy, based in Las Vegas, and vice chairman of the Edison Electric Institute. -
Dealing with Rate FatigueMar 24, 2013 |
Tony Somma worries about rate shock. And the national debt. And keeping the lights on. As chief financial officer and senior vice president of Westar, in Kansas, he has an appreciation of the growing complexity of the utility business. He recently spoke to me about his views. -
Gen. Jim Jones Says Its a Strategic PriorityMar 17, 2013 |
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Gen. Jim Jones believes the future of energy in America is linked closely to the nation’s economic health and national security. As former national security adviser to President Barack Obama and head of the Marine Corps, Jones knows security. Recently, along with former Sen. Byron Dorgan and others, he helped steer a two-year study on the future of energy at the Bipartisan Policy Center.
