New Season 4 Podcast Episodes with Gov. Jay Inslee and RMI’s Jon Creyts

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Gov. Jay Inslee Opens Up in our Newest Podcast

Wash. Governor discusses “States Driving the Grid Ahead”

The Evergreen State has long pioneered efforts to advance the energy system. In the second episode of Season 4 we talk with the U.S.’s longest standing governor, Jay Inslee of the State of WashingtonClick here to listen in.

Governor Inslee is truly a leader on issues related to energy and the grid. We discuss the priorities for the state’s energy system, how the federal resources will impact the grid in the state, the role of state regulators, the importance of innovation, economic development opportunities and more. All of the efforts for the Governor align to making sure states can do their part to progress climate action – progress he is confident we can achieve together. 


Check out “Aligning Energy and Climate” with RMI’s Jon Creyts

The kickoff to season 4 of the Grid Forward Chats podcasts features Jon Creyts, the new CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute. He discusses how to ensure that the energy system aligns to the requirements for the climate in light of recent U.S. federal legislation and the arrival of peak oil. Don’t miss this influential podcast!


Grid Forward has an all-star podcast line-up this spring, including these:

  • The CEO at Nuscale with a utility customer talking about SMRs
  • The CEOs of Buzz Solutions, Virtual Peaker and Opus One sharing what it takes to bring grid innovation to market
  • The CEO of Seattle City Light interviewing the CEO of Salt River Project 
  • An Illinois commissioner interviewing Audrey Zibelman

We still have opportunities for series and episode sponsors for this season!

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