Just Power Podcast

09/17/2025

When I was the Board President of the Santa Fe Green Chamber, I had the great pleasure of meeting Robert Redford. Bob was a local -- and to help us grow our membership, he agreed to be interviewed LIVE by our mayor at the Lensic Theatre. We never sold 800 tickets so fast! Before the evening started, I snuck up to the green room to say hi to him. With a gracious smile and those sparkling eyes, he said hello to me. Wow, all my Robert Redford fantasies flooded my mind! But the most profound and lasting effect for me was his deep deep caring and activism for the environment. Robert Redford was the real deal. I am so fortunate to have met and worked with him and his wife, Sibylle. Prayers to his family. Rest In Peace, oh loving steward of the earth...Carolyn

09/17/2025

Want a clear roadmap to anticipate regulators’ concerns, strengthen your strategy, and show up as a partner in building an equitable energy future?

What energy equity questions are regulators asking utilities today? I break down what these questions are, why they matter, and how you can prepare your answ...

09/11/2025

Should energy providers engage communities in utility decisions? What's your take?

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09/10/2025

We unpack one of the most urgent challenges in today’s energy sector: skyrocketing electricity costs and the massive infrastructure investments required to meet surging demand—driven in large part by AI and data centers. Joining me on the Just Power Podcast is John Egan, founder and President of Egan Energy Communications. Together, we explore how these rising costs will impact everyday households, particularly low- to middle-income families, and what regulators and utilities must do to ensure fair pricing, equity, and resilience.

In this episode of The Just Power Podcast, we unpack one of the most urgent challenges in today’s energy sector: skyrocketing electricity costs and the massive infrastructure investments required to meet surging demand—driven in large part by AI and data centers. Joining me is John Egan, founder...

09/04/2025

We’re living through one of the most significant transitions in the energy sector in decades. The way utilities and energy providers communicate with communities has never mattered more. Your role is to be a guide (not a hero) n helping communities solve problems, envision success, and take action. In this episode of Just Power, I give you a clear, actionable roadmap for communicating with purpose during these changing times. Let's do it!

We’re living through one of the most significant transitions in the energy sector in decades. The way utilities and energy providers communicate with communi...

08/27/2025

Energy bills keep climbing—and nearly half of U.S. households are struggling to keep the lights on. But what if the solution isn’t just technology, it’s financing? In this Just Power episode, I sit down with renewable energy finance expert, Walter Cuculic to unpack how green banking, ESG investing, and green bonds can lower costs, expand clean energy access, and put equity at the center of the transition. Utility leaders and energy advocates alike will hear how innovative financing strategies can turn today’s affordability crisis into tomorrow’s growth opportunity.

Energy bills keep climbing—and nearly half of U.S.

08/21/2025

Energy affordability isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality for millions of households. Ben Nathan, Director of Affordability and Equity at E Source, unpacks with me on the Just Power Podcast the latest challenges utilities and communities are facing as federal funding shifts and energy bills climb.

We dive into new research on the customer journey through energy assistance programs, where awareness gaps and access barriers are leaving too many behind. You can catch this episode on Apple, Spotify or on our YouTube channel.

Energy affordability isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality for millions of households. In this episode of Just Power, Host, Carolyn Parrs, welcomes back...

08/07/2025

For years I’ve heard utility customers being referred to as ratepayers. Sounds so transactional. But here's the thing: when nearly half of American households struggled to pay their energy bills last year, we're clearly dealing with a human crisis, not just a business transaction.

In this episode, I’m getting real about what it actually means to engage with our communities during these rough times. I share 8 powerful ways energy leaders can nurture (yes nurture, not just “serve”) their communities with practical ideas for building trust, offering support, and showing that people matter more than just their bill.

This isn't about being nice – it's about building resilient communities. It’s about elevating the human side of energy.
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Welcome to Season 3 of Just Power! For years I’ve heard utility customers being referred to as ratepayers. Sounds so transactional. But here's the thing: whe...

07/11/2025

Season finale of Just Power Podcast! 5 Energy Justice Questions We Must Ask Communities Now. I dive into the urgent realities facing underserved communities in our evolving energy landscape and reveal the 5 essential questions energy providers and decision-makers must begin asking now. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/wnI4QD74xCc

07/01/2025

In these turbulent times, how can we frame energy equity and climate justice in ways that unite—not divide—communities across the political spectrum? In this episode of Just Power, I sit down with nationally recognized sustainability leader, Sandy Nessing, to explore how community-centered approaches can transcend political divisions and create lasting change in our energy transition.

From lessons learned in legacy site remediation to the power of transparency and trust-building, Sandy shares hard-won insights from her decades in energy, revealing why transparency and demographic understanding are game-changers for energy companies navigating sustainability challenges.

Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on our YouTube channel!

In these turbulent times, how can we frame energy equity and climate justice in ways that unite—not divide—communities across the political spectrum? Host Ca...

06/05/2025

NEW EPISODE ON JUST POWER PODCAST! What happens when entire communities built around coal plants suddenly face closure? I sit down with Heidi Binko, Co-founder and CEO of the Just Transition Fund, to explore how communities can navigate the complex shift from fossil fuels to clean energy without leaving anyone behind.

With over 25 years in climate philanthropy, Heidi brings incredible wisdom about what it really takes to support communities through economic transition. We dive deep into the human side of energy transformation - the families losing generational jobs, the towns watching their tax base disappear, and the Indigenous communities facing unique challenges in this new landscape.

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What happens when entire communities built around coal plants suddenly face closure? Host Carolyn Parrs speaks with Heidi Binko, Co-founder and CEO of the Ju...