The Energy Conversation
A fake podcast about real problems
Created by Tom Snyder, Illustrated by Zareen Reza
Join investigative reporter Tom Bellingham Cross Holloway as he delves into the depths of the US power system with hard-hitting questions and a relentless pursuit for answers from the industry’s top executives.
Episode 1: The Bigger the Problem, the Better the Outcome
Tom speaks with Horatio Varnish, vice president of recurring infrastructure at American Perpetual and Preservation Utilities Incorporated, about how utilities earn a guaranteed rate of return on investments and addressing problems with big, expensive “solutions.”
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This fake podcast about real energy system problems is brought to you by Tom Snyder Productions and Clean Energy Group. Our goal is to have some fun while raising awareness about important energy issues that are leading to higher bills, harmful emissions, and more frequent power outages – the types of issues Clean Energy Group and our partners are working to solve every day. And for those of you who are already familiar with these topics, we hope it will give you a laugh.
Tom Snyder is an animator, writer and producer known for the Squigglevision animation technique. His productions have included the Peabody and Emmy award winning Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist and the educational series Science Court on ABC. Snyder was inducted into the Association of Educational Publishers Hall of Fame to honor his extraordinary contribution to educational publishing.
Clean Energy Group is a national nonprofit organization working to advance reliable, affordable, clean energy for all though innovative technical, economic, and policy solutions.