The Intersection
The Intersection
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The utility industry is in the midst of profound change. New technologies are empowering cleaner, more efficient energy resources and a stronger grid. Communications systems are the key to this evolving industry. UTC sits at the intersection where the energy and tech communities come together. Listen in as we discuss the latest trends, business opportunities, policies, and related issues like diversity and workforce development. Meet us at the Intersection!
https://utc.org/podcast/
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The podcast covers significant topics like the evolution of utility telecommunications, trends in energy technologies, and challenges faced by the industry, with episodes such as discussions on the impacts of federal telecommunications policy, workforce development, and upcoming innovations in utility infrastructure like private 5G networks.
The utility industry is in the midst of profound change. New technologies are empowering cleaner, more efficient energy resources and a stronger grid. Communications systems are the key to this evolving industry. UTC sits at the intersection where the energy and tech communities come together. Listen in as we discuss the latest trends, business opportunities, policies, and related issues like diversity and workforce development. Meet us at the Intersection! https://utc.org/podcast/
What has changed in the utility communications industry over the past 40 years and what has stayed the same?
In this episode of the UTC Intersection Podcast, UTC CEO Rusty Williams sits down with two longtime UTC leaders, Ken Campbell, retired from AEP and UTC Board Chair from 2004–2005, and Dewey Day of PG&E, who served as UTC Board Chair from 2022–2023.
Together, they reflect on decades of involvement with UTC, their career journeys in utility telecommunications, and the experiences that shaped their leadership.
They discuss:
• How their careers evolved from engineering and telecommunications into leadership roles
• Their first experiences with UTC and what kept them involved
• The value of networking and collaboration among utility professionals
• How UTC supports advocacy, public policy, technical education, and industry connections
• Why utilities can openly share solutions and learn from one another
• How UTC has adapted as technology and the utility industry have changed
• The professional development opportunities that come from volunteering and serving in leadership roles
• Memorable experiences from their years serving UTC
• The importance of preserving UTC’s culture of collaboration while preparing for the future
• UTC’s journey toward its 100th anniversary—the Path to 100
At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea: technology changes, but the people and relationships that make the industry stronger endure.
This episode offers a unique look at UTC’s history, evolution, and the people who have helped shape its future.
Special Guests: Dewey Day and Ken Campbell.
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