https://simplecast.com The premier podcast about water and energy issues in California and beyond. We interview the thought leaders, decision makers and innovators driving the water and energy sector forward. en Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:16:06 +0000 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:16:17 +0000 https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/35d0df84-a804-48ef-a073-a5d65d830723/989a224a-fb94-4555-9c76-08d65c7ad083/3000x3000/cmua-podcastcover-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com episodic The premier podcast about water and energy issues in California and beyond. We interview the thought leaders, decision makers and innovators driving the water and energy sector forward. CMUA false https://feeds.simplecast.com/8opesfPu water, utilities, california, energy, leadership California Municipal Utilities Association mwilliams@cmua.org f06696f1-b476-4d5a-8657-3d1c7031b9a5 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:16:06 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/why-long-term-water-supply-targets-are-vital-for-the-future-A7_KNmrH Why long-term water supply targets are vital for the future California Municipal Utilities Association 00:42:07 Guests: Craig Miller, general manager of Western Municipal Water District, and Heather Dyer, CEO/general manager of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. The two leaders are part of a broad coalition called California Water for All that is advocating for the passage of CMUA co-sponsored Senate Bill 366. Miller and Dyer delve into a range of topics, including the importance of long-term planning, how the changing climate is altering California's water regime, new academic research that estimates the amount of water California will need in the coming decades to maintain its world-leading economy and environmental resources, and much more. Guests: Craig Miller, general manager of Western Municipal Water District, and Heather Dyer, CEO/general manager of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. The two leaders are part of a broad coalition called California Water for All that is advocating for the passage of CMUA co-sponsored Senate Bill 366. Miller and Dyer delve into a range of topics, including the importance of long-term planning, how the changing climate is altering California's water regime, new academic research that estimates the amount of water California will need in the coming decades to maintain its world-leading economy and environmental resources, and much more. false full 10 a54be074-05a4-479f-807d-536adebb5b43 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:53:45 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/deep-dive-water-rights-legislation-california-YrJwC_gN A deep, deep dive on water rights legislation in California California Municipal Utilities Association 00:29:10 Water rights is a hot topic that state policymakers are considering in Sacramento during the 2023 legislative session. Andrea Abergel, the California Municipal Utilities Association's manager of water policy, goes in-depth on two bills that originated in the Assembly, what the negative impacts could be if the legislation becomes law, and how CMUA is engaging in advocacy and education as part of a broader coalition opposing the bills. Note: This episode was recorded before recent activity that likely will make Assembly Bill 460 a two-year bill, meaning it would be considered no sooner than 2024. Water rights is a hot topic that state policymakers are considering in Sacramento during the 2023 legislative session. Andrea Abergel, the California Municipal Utilities Association's manager of water policy, goes in-depth on two bills that originated in the Assembly, what the negative impacts could be if the legislation becomes law, and how CMUA is engaging in advocacy and education as part of a broader coalition opposing the bills. Note: This episode was recorded before recent activity that likely will make Assembly Bill 460 a two-year bill, meaning it would be considered no sooner than 2024. false full 9 3bbd86f6-8637-4748-bb1f-601a4f876355 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:32:40 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/8-marty-adams-igNDABz0 What is it like to lead LA water and energy? California Municipal Utilities Association 00:34:47 Guest: Martin L. Adams, general manager and chief engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power In a wide-ranging conversation, Adams talks about his long career at LADWP, how the water and energy industry is changing in Southern California, and what LADWP is doing to lead on issues such as zero carbon energy, clean drinking water, and diversity and equity. Guest: Martin L. Adams, general manager and chief engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power In a wide-ranging conversation, Adams talks about his long career at LADWP, how the water and energy industry is changing in Southern California, and what LADWP is doing to lead on issues such as zero carbon energy, clean drinking water, and diversity and equity. false full 8 c89676fc-095f-4f56-b88b-00fcf5c2d0a2 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:13:45 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/7-RDCRBu_D How the San Diego Region Is Preparing for the West's Water Extremes California Municipal Utilities Association 00:21:37 Guest: San Diego County Water Authority General Manager Sandra L. Kerl Kerl talks about how the Water Authority is adapting and innovating for this year's drought and beyond, while continuing to provide reliable service to customers and reshaping the Water Authority's internal processes, values and structure. Guest: San Diego County Water Authority General Manager Sandra L. Kerl Kerl talks about how the Water Authority is adapting and innovating for this year's drought and beyond, while continuing to provide reliable service to customers and reshaping the Water Authority's internal processes, values and structure. false full 7 ce33e8b4-04f1-4ad6-ab31-683737ca3e9f Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:57:00 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/6-CFh8a2EA Commentary: Water Will Keep Flowing Amid Financial Pressure California Municipal Utilities Association 00:05:52 CMUA Deputy Executive Director Danielle Blacet-Hyden explains why California water agencies are feeling the pandemic’s financial pinch. But the water will keep flowing. CMUA Deputy Executive Director Danielle Blacet-Hyden explains why California water agencies are feeling the pandemic’s financial pinch. But the water will keep flowing. false full 6 3458cb11-9464-4e48-bdf1-f52ac5d7f9e5 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/advancing-water-management-and-large-hydropower-in-california-eF5kyF2z Advancing Clean Water and Energy with Innovative Collaboration in California's Central Valley California Municipal Utilities Association 00:23:24 Guest: California State Senator Anna Caballero, D-Salinas Caballero, whose district encompasses many Central Valley communities, discusses her legislative efforts to support safe drinking water in California, the essential role of hydropower to achieve California's clean energy goals, and what she learned as a mayor and councilmember in Salinas. Guest: California State Senator Anna Caballero, D-Salinas Caballero, whose district encompasses many Central Valley communities, discusses her legislative efforts to support safe drinking water in California, the essential role of hydropower to achieve California's clean energy goals, and what she learned as a mayor and councilmember in Salinas. false full 5 a66a69b8-1dd3-4f7a-821b-4879460f0e06 Wed, 2 Dec 2020 22:22:45 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/exploring-the-devastating-costs-of-wildfire-in-california-ToKy3apZ Exploring the Devastating Costs of Wildfire in California California Municipal Utilities Association 00:39:34 Guest: Michael Wara, JD, PhD, senior research scholar at the Woods Institute for the Environment and the director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at Stanford University. Wara discusses the many findings of a new report from the California Council on Science and Technology called "The Costs of Wildfire in California." Download the CCST report at https://ccst.us/reports/the-costs-of-wildfire-in-california/ Guest: Michael Wara, JD, PhD, senior research scholar at the Woods Institute for the Environment and the director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at Stanford University. Wara discusses the many findings of a new report from the California Council on Science and Technology called "The Costs of Wildfire in California." Download the CCST report at https://ccst.us/reports/the-costs-of-wildfire-in-california/ false full 4 121e8b42-9082-4089-ab1b-6b9a2c1810e4 Thu, 5 Nov 2020 22:27:33 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/3-2020-in-review-aH1ZZcKP What Happened in the 2020 Legislative Session, and Outlook for 2021 California Municipal Utilities Association 00:33:05 In this episode, we look back at California's 2020 legislative session — a year unlike any other — with CMUA's advocacy team. We talked about the water and energy legislation that did and didn't pass, the Governor's performance during the COVID emergency, how the pandemic changed everything inside and outside the State Capitol, and what the big issues could be in 2021. In this episode, we look back at California's 2020 legislative session — a year unlike any other — with CMUA's advocacy team. We talked about the water and energy legislation that did and didn't pass, the Governor's performance during the COVID emergency, how the pandemic changed everything inside and outside the State Capitol, and what the big issues could be in 2021. false full 3 82c42641-a4f6-45ee-941f-9c821da2fb22 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:30:00 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/2-chris-garner-lsnzArpL Managing a Water Utility During the Pandemic and Looking Forward to the Next 10 Years California Municipal Utilities Association 00:24:43 Guest: Chris Garner, general manager of the City of Long Beach, California's Water Department and CMUA Board President. Chris has a broad perspective: He previously led Long's Beach's gas and oil utility for two decades. Chris talks about what it has been like to lead a utility during the pandemic, how he got started in the industry and what the future might look like for the utility sector. Guest: Chris Garner, general manager of the City of Long Beach, California's Water Department and CMUA Board President. Chris has a broad perspective: He previously led Long's Beach's gas and oil utility for two decades. Chris talks about what it has been like to lead a utility during the pandemic, how he got started in the industry and what the future might look like for the utility sector. false full 2 b1e3031d-c6d9-4b4c-82f0-85b07b490943 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:26:57 +0000 mwilliams@cmua.org (California Municipal Utilities Association) https://cmua-water-power-leadership.simplecast.com/episodes/1-paul-hauser-cryPPVj_ Taking Action to Stop Wildfire in the Forest California Municipal Utilities Association 00:22:12 Guest: Paul Hauser, general manager of Trinity Public Utilities District in Weaverville, Calif. For many years, Trinity PUD has been looking at ways to reduce the threat of fires in its service area, which is located on heavily forested and sparsely populated land in Northern California. With California's 2020 fire season shattering records, there's new urgency to take action. Trinity PUD is embarking on an innovative pilot project. Guest: Paul Hauser, general manager of Trinity Public Utilities District in Weaverville, Calif. For many years, Trinity PUD has been looking at ways to reduce the threat of fires in its service area, which is located on heavily forested and sparsely populated land in Northern California. With California's 2020 fire season shattering records, there's new urgency to take action. Trinity PUD is embarking on an innovative pilot project. false full 1