In this special episode of the UTC Podcast C-Suite Conversation Series, UTC President and CEO Rusty Williams sits down with Dana Jaber, VP & General Manager of Mission Critical Networks, North America at Ericsson, to explore the evolving role of wireless technology and private networks in the utility industry.

Ericsson has long been a leader in wireless technology, helping utilities build and operate mission-critical networks that support the reliable delivery of electricity, gas, and water services.

In this conversation, Rusty and Dana discuss:

📡 The evolving needs of utility networks — How utilities are using private wired and wireless networks to monitor and operate increasingly complex infrastructure.

⚡ Wireless technology and utility operations — Emerging use cases and applications that can improve reliability, operational efficiency, and customer service.

💰 Technology and affordability — How wireless technologies, including private LTE (PLTE), can help utilities improve service while managing costs.

🌪️ Storm restoration and grid resilience — How advanced communications networks can support storm preparation, restoration efforts, and grid control.

📶 The importance of spectrum — Why affordable, technically feasible spectrum is critical to the future of utility communications networks and what Ericsson is doing to support industry advocacy and policy efforts.

🎙️ A career in the industry — Dana also shares insights from her career, along with a few of the funnier and more unexpected moments she's experienced along the way.

This episode offers an inside look at how communications technology is helping utilities prepare for the demands of tomorrow while keeping reliability, affordability, and resilience at the forefront.

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AI is transforming the economy, and the electric utility industry is at the center of that transformation.

Join Ernest Wohnig for an upcoming UTC Academy in-person session exploring the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence across the economy, society, and the electric sector.

📅 October 5, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM ET
📍 In Person
🎟️ UTC Academy Charter Members attend FREE
⚠️ Limited seats available

https://www.utcacademy.org/course/foundations-for-utility-ai-adoption

The session explores two critical topics:

⚡ AI, Power, and Prosperity: Who Wins and Who Pays?
How will AI reshape productivity, competition, jobs, economic power, and society—and what role will utilities play in determining how its benefits and risks are distributed?

🤖 Who’s Really in Control? The Human-in-the-Loop Illusion in Utility AI
Is keeping a human “in the loop” enough to ensure safe and accountable AI? Through utility scenarios involving outage restoration, predictive maintenance, and grid operations, Ernest examines when AI can strengthen reliability, where constrained autonomy may be appropriate, and what safeguards are needed to maintain meaningful human control.

From powering the AI revolution to deploying AI across the grid, this session challenges utility leaders to look beyond the hype and consider how AI can be adopted responsibly while maintaining reliability, accountability, and public trust.

Charter Members can attend this UTC Academy session at no cost—but seats are limited. Reserve your spot today and join Ernest Wohnig for this timely conversation on the future of AI and the electric utility industry.

https://www.utcacademy.org/course/foundations-for-utility-ai-adoption

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What has changed in the utility communications industry over the past 40 years and what has stayed the same?

In this episode of the UTC Intersection Podcast, UTC CEO Rusty Williams sits down with two longtime UTC leaders, Ken Campbell, retired from AEP and UTC Board Chair from 2004–2005, and Dewey Day of PG&E, who served as UTC Board Chair from 2022–2023.

Together, they reflect on decades of involvement with UTC, their career journeys in utility telecommunications, and the experiences that shaped their leadership.

They discuss:

• How their careers evolved from engineering and telecommunications into leadership roles
• Their first experiences with UTC and what kept them involved
• The value of networking and collaboration among utility professionals
• How UTC supports advocacy, public policy, technical education, and industry connections
• Why utilities can openly share solutions and learn from one another
• How UTC has adapted as technology and the utility industry have changed
• The professional development opportunities that come from volunteering and serving in leadership roles
• Memorable experiences from their years serving UTC
• The importance of preserving UTC's culture of collaboration while preparing for the future
• UTC's journey toward its 100th anniversary—the Path to 100

At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea: technology changes, but the people and relationships that make the industry stronger endure.

This episode offers a unique look at UTC's history, evolution, and the people who have helped shape its future.

🎙️ Guests:
Ken Campbell — Retired, AEP; Former UTC Board Chair
Dewey Day — PG&E; Former UTC Board Chair
Rusty Williams — CEO, UTC

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UTC President and CEO Rusty Williams invites you to join UTC at one of four regional conferences happening this fall.

UTC regional conferences bring utility professionals and technology partners together to learn from industry experts, discover new technologies, share ideas, and build valuable connections across the critical infrastructure industry.

In this video, Rusty shares why UTC regional conferences have been a longstanding part of the UTC experience and highlights the four upcoming 2026 events:

📍 Region 9 Technology Workshop
September 9–11 | Spokane, WA

📍 Region 5 Meeting
September 21–23 | Green Bay, WI

📍 Regions 1, 2 & 4 Combined Meeting
October 5–7 | Arlington, VA

📍 Region 7 Meeting
October 27–29 | San Antonio, TX

Each conference offers opportunities to attend technical presentations from utility members and technology partners, explore new technologies through exhibits, and connect one-on-one with peers throughout the industry.

Ready to join us? Explore event details, agendas, and registration information at: https://utc.org/event/

We look forward to seeing you this fall!

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As the utility industry embraces technologies like private LTE, 5G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and grid modernization, one thing remains clear: our greatest investment isn't technology—it's people.

In this video, Randall Nick, President of Rosenberger Network Solutions, shares why workforce development is one of the most critical priorities facing the utility industry today. As experienced professionals retire and the pace of technological change accelerates, preserving institutional knowledge and preparing the next generation of utility leaders has never been more important.

Learn why Rosenberger is proud to support the UTC Academy and how this initiative is helping equip utility professionals with the knowledge, skills, and collaboration needed to meet tomorrow's challenges.

In this video:

✏️Why workforce development is critical to the future of utilities
✏️The impact of emerging technologies on the utility industry
✏️Addressing the industry's knowledge transfer challenge
✏️Preparing the next generation of utility leaders
✏️The mission and vision behind the UTC Academy
✏️Why Rosenberger Network Solutions supports industry education

The future of our industry depends on more than innovation—it depends on investing in the people who will design, build, operate, and secure the critical infrastructure that powers our communities.

Learn more about the UTC Academy and how you can get involved (https://www.utcacademy.org/)

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Leadership transitions are about more than passing a title, they're about carrying a vision forward.

In Episode 40 of The Intersection Podcast, UTC President and CEO Rusty Williams sits down with Tony Suppa (PSEG), outgoing UTC Board Chair, and Dr. Steve Liegl (WEC Energy), incoming UTC Board Chair, to discuss the leadership transition following the 2026 UTC Annual Conference in Minneapolis.

Together, they reflect on:
✨Tony's experience leading UTC over the past year
✨Steve's vision for the association's future
✨Why utility professionals and technology partners should get involved with UTC
✨The biggest challenges facing utilities
✨How UTC helps members collaborate to solve industry challenges
✨The rewarding (and surprising) aspects of serving in volunteer leadership
✨A fun rapid-fire round that lets listeners get to know Tony and Steve beyond their professional roles

As one leader passes the gavel to the next, this conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation, and member engagement in shaping the future of utility communications and technology.

Subscribe to The Intersection Podcast for more conversations with the leaders driving the utility industry forward.

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