Episodes

  • Ep. 19 : Getting The Job Done
    Sep 11 2025

    Vermonters have been through an increasing string of extreme weather - historic storms causing frequent, repeated outages. And that’s frustrating for customers. In this episode, GMP’s Carol Weston joins Kristin Carlson to dive into how GMP is getting the job done with a big slate of projects underway in the hardest hit towns across southern and central Vermont and what it means for communities.

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 18 : Strengthening The System
    Sep 11 2025

    Its always great to share good news about solving challenging problems and that’s happening with ramped up projects to strengthen the electric system where extreme weather is repeatedly hitting communities hardest. In this episode, GMP’s Mike Burke digs into the details with Kristin Carlson about how proven line construction techniques are delivering results to more customers, more quickly.

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 17 : Latest Weather Trends
    Sep 11 2025

    This has been another summer of weather extremes. Vermont is seeing more severe weather year ‘round – and that’s impacting all of us. Mike Burke, who leads GMP’s Operations and is an in house weather expert shares the latest weather trends in this conversation with Kristin Carlson.

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    9 mins
  • Ep. 16 : Helping neighbors in need to save
    Jul 30 2025

    Some cool programs at GMP are helping income eligible customers save on their energy statements each month! GMP’s Kristin Carlson and Josh Castonguay walk through how customers who need help the most can qualify for these discounts.

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    5 mins
  • Ep. 15 : Energy storage saves the day - Part 2
    Jul 30 2025

    Energy storage is a superstar performer delivering multiple benefits for customers across Vermont – including cost savings. GMP’s Kristin Carlson dive into the portfolio of storage options that make up GMP’s growing VPP, which is now the state’s largest dispatchable power source.

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 14 : Energy storage saves the day - Part 1
    Jul 30 2025

    A steamy summer day in New England pushed energy use up and became a great example of how GMP’s network of stored energy reduces costs for customers while helping the regional grid at the same time. GMP’s Kristin Carlson and Josh Castonguay talk peak management that benefits all!

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 13 : How a neighborhood is sharing energy and helping Vermont
    Sep 30 2024

    We love talking about batteries on this podcast, and Hillside East at O’Brien Farm in South Burlington sure has them! In this episode, GMP’s Kristin Carlson and Innovation Project Manager Maddy Murray-Clasen explore how the cool tech at GMP’s all-electric, storm-resilient neighborhood is keeping residents connected through all weather, while also helping ALL GMP customers across Vermont by sharing energy. It is a groundbreaking program that CNET recently featured in a national cover story.

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 12 : Restoring Power
    Jul 31 2024

    An unprecedented series of damaging storms in Vermont tore down trees and power lines. How does GMP make repairs after severe damage? That’s what GMP’s operations expert Mike Burke and Kristin Carlson are talking about – how GMP restores power!

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    7 mins