What does it take to ensure there's enough electricity available when people need it most?

In this episode, host Dave Whitehead sits down with Scott Corwin, President and CEO of the American Public Power Association (APPA), to discuss one of the electric power industry's most pressing challenges: resource adequacy.

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President & CEO

As President & CEO of the American Public Power Association, Scott represents and advocates for the interests of more than 2,000 community-owned electric utilities that provide power to millions of customers across the United States.

He previously served as executive director of the Northwest Public Power Association where he worked on behalf of utility and associate members in ten western states and British Columbia. Prior to NWPPA, he served as the executive director of the Public Power Council, advocating for public power’s access to federal power from the Bonneville Power Administration. He has held various positions in other utility organizations and in the United States Senate. Scott has extensive experience developing and advocating for federal policy positions before Congress, executive branch agencies, industry partners, and the media. He has served on numerous industry task forces relating to power supply, has been an expert witness before Congress, and served on various charitable and community boards. 

He graduated from Dartmouth College, has a law degree from the University of Washington and is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association. 

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