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America First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast - PJM Issues New Summer Update Mini Episode 2Skyler and Ben are back with another power update from PJM ahead of warm summer weather. They also discuss news out of Pennsylvania and break down the power producers inside of the PJM interconnect. The America First Energy Podcast is brought to you by Energy Right, learn more by visiting www.energyrightus.org2025-06-2516 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast - PJM Issues Summer Warning - Energy Emergency Mini Episode 1Skyler Zunk and Ben Wilson break down the latest warning issued by PJM as the region braces for increased summer power usage. They also revisit the Memorial Day brownout in Louisiana, discussing contributing factors and public response.Featured audio includes remarks from Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis (District 3), as reported by WWL-TV, May 26, 2025:"PSC: Nuclear shutdowns, bad forecasting led to blackouts."2025-06-1814 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast Episode 6 Virginia is Energy HungrySkyler sits down with VA Department of Energy Solar Program Manager, Aaron Berryhill who shares his research of utility scale solar, his research and role at helping educate communities about the solar opportunities of the present and future. Afterward, Ben will join Skyler to discuss the Memorial Day Weekend brownout in Louisiana in our in the news section. The America First Energy Podcast is brought to you by Energy Right. To learn more about the Energy Right visit www.energyrightus.org. Follow the America First Energy Podcast on X @AmericaFirstEP2025-06-0348 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast Episode 5 Solar: Fuel is FreeSkyler Zunk and Ben Wilson take you along to the Virginia Solar Summit where they had the opportunity to speak to leaders in the solar industry from all across the commonwealth, today’s episode features interviews with Jess Gray, CEO of Gray’s Lambscaping, Dan French, Executive Producer Solar Farm Summit, Carlos Class, CEO of Solarix and Charles Skelly, Business Manager at IBEW Local 666.To learn more about the Energy Right visit www.energyrightus.org.The America First Energy Podcast is brought to you by Energy Right. Follow the Amer...2025-05-2144 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast Episode 4 Every Megawatt Matters with Chris ManessIn this episode, co-host Ben Wilson sits down with Chris Maness from the Scott County Board of Supervisors to explore how local energy development fuels more than just the grid—it sparks jobs, growth, and long-term opportunity. Chris shares what led him to public service and how his background as a software engineer helps him see innovative solutions for Scott County's future. Later, co-host Skyler Zunk and Ben Wilson break down some recent news. The America First Energy Podcast is brought to you by Energy Right. Big thank you to Scott County Board of Supervisors, Chris Maness! 2025-05-0742 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast Episode 3 Reasonable Rules and Politics with Jeff ArnoldIn today's episode, Skyler Zunk sits down with newly appointed America First Energy Project, Louisiana executive director Jeff Arnold in New Orleans where they discuss the all-of-the-above energy approach that even the oil and gas industries use along with diversifying our energy portfolio to make it strong and bring costs down for ratepayers. Jeff shares his experience as a public official who has coordinated disaster relief efforts and who is ready to educate legislators on bringing more American made, Louisiana made energy online. Learn more about the work in LA by visiting: https://energyrightus...2025-04-2338 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast Episode 2 featuring Ben WilsonIn today’s episode of the America First Energy Podcast, Skyler Zunk interviews fellow co-host Ben Wilson so he can share his background as well as some insights on energy in SWVA - past and present! Join us for a discussion on strengthening communities, utilizing diverse forms of energy generation, and the opportunity for more 'bright fields' across the SW.Learn more about the Data Center Ridge development at this link: https://www.energydeltalab.org/data-center-ridge America First Energy Podcast is brought to you by Energy Right. To learn more about the Energy Right visit www...2025-04-0935 minAmerica First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast Episode 1 featuring Glenn DavisIn today’s episode of the America First Energy Podcast, co-hosts Skyler Zunk and Ben Wilson are joined by Virginia Department of Energy Director, Glenn Davis. Join us as we cover the energy landscape across the commonwealth, discuss barriers to growth, and look at the current energy imports across VA. Big thank you to Virginia Department of Energy Director, Glenn Davis! America First Energy Podcast is brought to you by Energy Right. To learn more about the Energy Right visit www.energyrightus.org. Follow the America First Energy Podcast on X @AmericaFirstEPOur next episode wil...2025-03-2633 min
America First Energy PodcastAmerica First Energy Podcast TrailerThe way we power our nation is changing, and the need to power our growing economy with American Energy is greater than ever before. The America First Energy Podcast dives into the future of energy in the U.S., advocating for responsible, all-of-the-above energy development to secure America’s energy dominance.2025-03-1801 min