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Fortnightly Magazine - May 2021
Entergy Decarbonizing: Hydrogen Might Be a Game Changer
Entergy
“We plan to deactivate approximately four gigs of legacy gas. That’s along with the remainder of our coal plants. It’s in our plan to not build any large-scale generation that isn’t hydrogen capable.”
Diversity in Utilities Workforce and Spend
PUF Annual Feature
PUF's annual look at our industry's drive to diversify its workforce and spend, plus a very special conversation on diversity in history.
Diversity: Hugh Price and Ran Yan
Unique Conversations
His great-grandmother was Lewis Latimer’s sister. Conversation with former National Urban League president Hugh Price, along with Lewis Latimer House Museum executive director Ran Yan.
Diversity: Calvin Butler
Exelon Utilities
“For every job that becomes available, two things have to happen. You have to present a diverse slate of people to interview for that job and have a diverse interviewing panel.”
Diversity: Kevin Walker
Duquesne Light
“From an investment standpoint, within the community, diverse business owners, and diverse suppliers, it’s a game changer. It creates a competitive environment that allows you to have local impact.”
Diversity: Linda Apsey
ITC Holdings
“I’ve told our employees, don’t let a perfect conversation get in the way of a good conversation. I might use a word or say something that may not sound right but know my heart is in the right place.”
Diversity: Melody Birmingham
Duke Energy
“We have a commitment to build a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve.”
Diversity: Byron Witherspoon
Ameren
“Quite simply, employees of diverse businesses reinvest and spend their wages to purchase goods and services where they live.”
Diversity: Andy Jarvis and Ron Evans
Burns & McDonnell
“This is about providing opportunities for communities who have been historically disadvantaged, to have a chance at a decent life.”