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Episode 2: “Gridlocked: Why BESS is Booming”
In this episode, we explore the rapid rise of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the forces driving their widespread adoption. From grid modernization and renewable integration to improved energy reliability and cost savings, discover how BESS is reshaping power distribution and management. We break down market trends, emerging technologies, and real-world applications that are fueling this energy storage revolution. Whether you’re a utility professional, facility manager, or simply passionate about the future of energy, you’ll gain valuable insight into why BESS is becoming a cornerstone of the modern grid.
Episode 1: “Up to Code: Electrical Maintenance & Compliance Insights”
In this special episode, co-host Joe O'Dwyer sits down with Warren Garber to unpack the importance of electrical maintenance testing for compliance with evolving standards like NFPA 70B. Learn how proactive testing boosts safety, minimizes risk, and ensures long-term system reliability, whether you're audit-ready or just getting started.
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 5: “Safety by Design: Engineering Insights for Arc Flash Compliance”
In this episode of Keeping Current, new co-host Fred Toepfer joins industry experts Mark Owens and Dennis Salzmann to explore how evolving arc flash and electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70B/70E updates, are shaping a safer future. From history to hands-on application, it's all about protecting people and powering progress.
Episode 4: “Engineering Generations: From Fresh Minds to Veteran Insights”
In this special Veterans Day episode of Keeping Current, host and military veteran Joe O'Dwyer chats with ERS Sales Engineer, and reservist Mike Do about the intersection of experience and new talent in engineering. They explore how collaboration between young professionals and seasoned veterans’ fuels innovation and how military service uniquely prepares veterans for success in the electrical industry.
Episode 3: “Compliance or Chaos: Real-Life Safety Nightmares”
Joe O'Dwyer joins Nick Durazo for a powerful conversation on the importance of safety in electrical power systems. From real-world consequences to proactive prevention, they discuss how regular evaluations, and strict compliance can protect both people and businesses.
Episode 2: “Origins of Fear: The Birth of OSHA Safety Standards”
In part one of our special two-part October series, host Joe O’Dwyer and veteran Compliance Engineer Charles Meeker explore the origins of OSHA and how fear, tragedy, and regulation shaped today’s safety standards. Learn why compliance is more than a legal box to check; it’s essential for protecting your people and your business.
Episode 1: “Wired for Success: The Evolution of Electrical Safety and the Road Ahead”
Host Joe O’Dwyer chats with Greg Smith, VP of Sales Services at ERS, about the evolution of the electrical industry. From the rise of safety standards in the 1970s to today’s toughest challenges, they reflect on how safety continues to drive progress and protect what matters most.
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