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Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting how the world makes, moves, and uses energy. Each episode features insights from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the world’s preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization. Episodes also feature the practical expertise of energy industry leaders on a variety of topics and technologies that are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

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73. Defining Flexibility: How Flex MOSAIC™ Creates a Shared Language for the Grid

Jun 03, 2026 32m

In this week’s episode of the EPRI Current, Dave Weaver from Exelon, Clift Pompee from Compass Datacenters, and Anuja Ratnayake from EPRI join host Samantha Gilman to discuss how new approaches to…

72. Micro Data Centers and the Evolution of AI Infrastructure

May 20, 2026 25m

In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman speaks with EPRI’s Director of Agentic AI and Micro Data Centers, Ben Sooter, about the growing role of distributed inference, also known as…

71. Beyond the Benchmark: Evaluating AI for Real‑World Use

May 06, 2026 30m

How should organizations interpret AI benchmarks – and where do they fall short when moving from pilots to real‑world deployment?     In this episode of EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is joined…

70. The Power of GETs: Unlocking Hidden Grid Capacity

Apr 22, 2026 23m

Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) are gaining momentum as a practical way to maximize the efficiency and capacity of existing transmission lines. Designed to improve how the grid is monitored,…

69. How Europe Is Preparing AI for Real‑World Grid Operations

Apr 09, 2026 25m

Europe is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence across the energy sector – but how can utilities adopt AI safely, securely, and at scale? In this episode of EPRI Current, host Samantha…

Grid Talk Series on the EPRI Current: Grid Growth in the Age of Data Centers and Electrification

Mar 25, 2026 31m

In the final episode of the Grid Talk Series on the EPRI Current, Maria Pope, President and CEO of Portland General Electric, joins Marty Rosenberg for a wide‑ranging conversation on how utilities…

68. In It for the Long Haul: Nuclear LTO in a High-Demand Era

Mar 11, 2026 20m

The long-term operation (LTO) of existing nuclear plants is emerging as a critical strategy for delivering reliable, carbon-free power as electricity demand accelerates across the economy. In this…

Grid Talk Series – How Fast Can the Grid Adapt to Rising Demand — And At What Cost?

Feb 25, 2026 35m

Surging electricity demand is pushing the grid to its limits, prompting regulators and innovators to expand the system without sacrificing reliability or affordability. In this episode of the Grid…

67. From Pilots to Scale: Inside the Future of Fleet Electrification

Feb 11, 2026 29m

As medium‑ and heavy-duty electric vehicles move rapidly from pilots to scaled deployments, utilities are navigating new pressures, opportunities, and load implications across their systems. In this…

Grid Talk Series – Navigating Grid Stress in an Era of Increasing Demand

Jan 26, 2026 38m

In this episode of the Grid Talk Series on the EPRI Current, Marty Rosenberg sits down with Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of the California ISO, to discuss how the state navigates extreme grid…

66. Best of 2025: Conversations Shaping the Future of Energy

Jan 08, 2026 22m

Welcome to our first podcast episode of 2026! In this Best of 2025 episode, we’re looking back at some of our most impactful conversations from the past year. You’ll hear highlights from episodes…

Grid Talk Series – Unlocking the Power of DER for a Flexible Future

Dec 19, 2025 38m

In this second episode of the GridTalk Series on the EPRI Current, host Marty Rosenberg speaks with Audrey Zibelman – former Chair of the New York Public Service Commission and CEO of the Australian…

65. Exploring the AI-EFFECT on Europe’s Energy Future

Dec 12, 2025 24m

As artificial intelligence is transforming the energy sector, Europe is laying the groundwork for secure and scalable innovation. The AI-EFFECT project is establishing a European Testing and…

Grid Talk Series – Meeting Surging Energy Demand with Innovation and Resilience

Nov 19, 2025 36m

Hosts Marty Rosenberg and Samantha Gilman introduce the Grid Talk Series on the EPRI Current. In this inaugural episode, Marty speaks with Gil Quiniones, President and CEO of ComEd, about the…

64. Resilience in the Power Sector: Insights from Industry Leaders

Nov 12, 2025 25m

Ahead of the Power Resilience Forum (PRF), industry leaders reflect on what it takes to build a climate-ready grid. In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gillman speaks with Julia Hamm…

63. A Bat Week Special: Fat Bats and the Electric Sector’s Role in Conservation

Oct 29, 2025 21m

The EPRI Current celebrates Bat Week by highlighting a surprising yet vital connection: the electric sector is working with conservationists to protect bats from a deadly disease. Bats play a crucial…

62. What’s Next for Advanced Reactors? EPRI’s 2025 AR Roadmap Update

Oct 22, 2025 22m

The nuclear industry is in an era of rapid innovation and deployment. In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gillman is joined by Alison Krager Hahn from NEI and Chad Boyer from EPRI to…

61. Hydrogen on the Horizon: Inside Ireland’s SH2AMROCK Hydrogen Valley Initiative

Oct 13, 2025 23m

Hydrogen is gaining momentum in Europe as a potential strategic energy carrier, and Ireland is stepping into the spotlight with its first hydrogen valley initiative – SH2AMROCK. In this episode…

60. Weathering the Storm: Hydropower and Climate Resilience

Sep 29, 2025 22m

Hydropower plays a vital role in the U.S. energy mix, but how will its infrastructure hold up under a changing climate with evolving weather patterns?     In this episode of The EPRI Current, host…

59. What’s an Energy Wallet? Exploring EPRI’s Tool for Tracking Household Energy Spending

Sep 11, 2025 30m

As energy demand rises and electrification accelerates, understanding household energy affordability is more important than ever. In this episode of the EPRI Current, Geoff Blanford from EPRI and…

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EPRI Current has published 83 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Science, Technology.

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EPRI Current is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.

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