Produced by the Association of Energy Services Professionals and hosted by Ian Perterer, this podcast brings to life stories and lessons from AESP members that are shaping the decarbonization of residential, commercial, and industrial power in North America.
The Future of DSM: Load Growth, Finance and The Promise of AI
Kate Heidinger, CEO of Allumia, joins Ian to unpack one of the biggest puzzles facing utilities today: how do you manage load growth, improve customer outcomes, and modernize DSM programs—all at once? Kate shares her winding path into the energy world (including a disastrous solar thermal install she’ll never forget), why small businesses struggle to access deeper retrofits, and how Allumia’s “energy efficiency as a service” model helps utilities and customers capture real, verified savings. ...
24 Nov 2025
Community, Technology, and the Path to a Resilient Grid
On this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, we explore how to build community-first grid resilience amid extreme weather and aging infrastructure. Don McPhail, VP of Market Development at eSmart Systems, sits down with Ian to discuss why traditional mitigation strategies aren't enough, how to approach critical infrastructure through a community lens, how AI can improve resilience planning, and more. Resources/recommendations mentioned in this episode: - Don recommends the book Californi...
15 Oct 2025
A New Era of Utility Engagement: Data-driven and Customer-centric
Energy costs are rising, devices are getting smarter, and customers expect utilities to meet them with clear choices, not generic messaging. On this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, Ian chats with Alex Corneglio, VP of Product Management at Brillion, to unpack the importance of precise and proactive utility-customer outreach and the role that data plays in those communications. They cover how utilities can use data to better segment, target, and communicate with customers, how more e...
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