We’ll dive into the heart of energy issues, from reliability to wildfire mitigation, and share firsthand insights relevant to rural, agricultural and mountain communities across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Moats, Fences and Locks, Oh My!
Cybersecurity is no longer just about keeping bad actors out. It’s about being ready to respond when they get in. In this episode of Western Watts, Chief Information & Technology Officer Dom Maddalone discusses the evolving cyber threats facing electric utilities, how AI is changing both cyberattacks and cyber defenses, and what Tri-State is doing to protect critical infrastructure.
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Go behind the scenes with Tri-State’s Government Relations team as they share what it’s really like to advocate for cooperative communities. From wildfire liability and educating policymakers about the cooperative model to an inside look at legislative sessions, this episode highlights the work being done to protect and strengthen Tri-State and our members.
Ride Along
Keeping the power on often requires long days, tough conditions, and strong leadership in the field.
Ride Along
From breakers to protective relays, reliable power depends on experts who know every detail of the system.
Ride Along
Reliable power starts with reliable communication.
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What do river rapids, rural Colorado, and the future of Western water policy all have in common?
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Elizabeth Schilling
Melissa Swinehart
Julia Eshleman
With over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, Elizabeth is committed to finding meaningful connections behind the scenes while amplifying the voices of the people behind the power. Her mission at Tri-State is to help employees celebrate the strong connection between their individual work and the greater purpose of the organization—powering the West—reliably, affordably, and responsibly.
I love highlighting the people who are big picture thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate about their work. No matter the scale of the challenge at hand, I believe our collective brainpower can get us to solutions.
Melissa is a charismatic professional who specializes in transforming complex ideas into executable concepts. With a deep expertise and talent in marketing, branding and communications, she’s breathing life into brand awareness to deliver fresh, impactful results.
The podcast is a cool way to get to dive deeper into what we are as a cooperative and learn more about the people we work with on a personal level.
With a background in graphic design, Julia’s tackling interviews from a whole different angle. A lifelong learner, she’s passionate about understanding not only her coworkers, but also piecing together Tri-State’s role in the larger U.S. grid and disseminating that to a wider audience.
My main contribution seems to be recklessly voicing intrusive thoughts that may or may not survive the final edit.
The views and opinions expressed on the Western Watts podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., its members, or its employees. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Tri-State makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on the podcast or found by following any link mentioned in any episode.
