165. 'Innovative Strategies for Efficiency Goals' with Paula Glover, Alliance to Save Energy

Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast

Energy efficiency programs have evolved to expand well past simple conservation measures and more efficient equipment, and instead they require customization, innovative thinking, and new strategies to help ensure supply and demand across the grid can stay aligned. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, Paula Glover, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, expands on what that modern efficiency landscape looks like. From the traditional realms of conservation to cutting-edge innovations like demand response and virtual power plants, Glover shares with podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester her insights on how utilities and stakeholders can harness these advancements to optimize energy use and grid performance. Moreover, she discusses the imperative of promoting inclusive access to efficiency programs, addressing policy challenges, and combating the undervaluation of energy efficiency within the energy sector. With actionable takeaways for professionals and a look at how energy efficiency might feature in upcoming elections, this conversation offers a comprehensive exploration of the critical role efficiency plays in the energy transition landscape. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-165-innovative-strategies-advanced-energy-efficiency-goals-paula-glover Episode #126: 'Adopting Marketing Lessons to Implement Energy Equity' with Larry Glover, CEO of Glover Group [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-126-traversing-utility-esg-journey-christine-waller-vice-president Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/ Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast? Do you want to hear your voice on a future episode? Well starting in 2024, we’re offering you that opportunity! Head to this link where you can leave us a recorded message, including a question you’re eager to have answered on a future episode of the podcast. We’ll listen through them, pick out the right guests in our upcoming lineup to address them, and you’ll hear yourself as a part of the conversation! Energy Central on SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast