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The Utility Vegetation Management Podcast

Steve Cieslewicz and Nick Ferguson

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is a rapidly growing multi-billion dollar a year industry employing tens of thousands of people. UVM is the largest operational expense in most electric utilities and frequently the largest driver of system reliability and outage management. In recent years, climate change, wildfires, storms and Public Safety Power Shutoffs have brought the industry into mainstream news. Several groups including government, regulators, utilities, contractors, industry and the

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33:22

35 | Ryan Korpela, Celerity Utilities & Clear Path...

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2025/10/24

Wildfire Mitigation and the Future of Utility Management with Ryan Korpela In this episode of The UVM Podcast, hosts Nick Ferguson and Steve Cieslewicz hold an in-depth conversation on one of the most pressing issues facing utilities today — wildfire mitigation. Their guest, Ryan Korpela, President at Celerity Utilities and Clear Path Utility Solutions, joins to discuss how his teams are helping utilities strengthen safety, compliance, and operational resilience in an increasingly challenging...

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34 | Chris Vetromile, Austin Energy

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2025/08/29

Co‑hosts Nick Ferguson and Steve Cieslewicz sit down with Chris Vetromile, Wildfire Mitigation Manager at Austin Energy, to unpack how a municipal utility in Central Texas is building a modern wildfire program. Chris traces his career path from California to Texas, then walks through the region’s often‑overlooked wildfire risks and how they differ from the West Coast model. The conversation explores Austin Energy’s preparation for potential state requirements around utility wildfire mitigatio...

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33 | Floyd Hardin, Salt River Project

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2025/07/02

In this episode of The Utility Vegetation Management Podcast, hosts Nick Ferguson and Stephen Cieslewicz sit down with Floyd Hardin of Salt River Project (SRP) to explore how one of the nation’s largest public power utilities is navigating wildfire risk in the unique landscapes of the desert Southwest. Floyd shares how SRP is learning from the wildfire experiences of states like California and Oregon, adapting those lessons to its own operations. The conversation dives into the challenges of ...

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32 | Insurance and UVM

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2025/06/11

In this episode of The UVM Podcast, Steve and Nick explore the complex intersection of Utility Vegetation Management and the insurance industry with a focus on insurance for UVM Service Providers. With increasing risks from wildfires, storms, and climate change, insurers are re-evaluating their coverage models for utilities. The episode addresses how proactive vegetation management can impact insurance claims, liability assessments, and rate structures. Our hosts also discuss real-world exam...

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31 | The UVM Report - 2025

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2025/05/01

In this episode, Nick interviews Steve, to discuss his 2025 UVM report calling for a transformation in how utilities manage vegetation near power infrastructure. With over four decades of experience shaping industry standards and investigating some of the most significant failures in North American grid reliability—including the 2003 Northeast Blackout—Cieslewicz outlines why traditional, reactive vegetation management is no longer viable. He makes a powerful case for proactive, data-driven s...

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30 | Ben Silverman, International Wildfire Risk...

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2024/12/10

In this episode, Nick and Steve are joined by Ben Silverman. Ben is a Program Director at E-Source, who is one of the founding members of the International Wildfire Risk Mitigation Consortium (IWRMC). They begin by discussing the mission of the IWRMC and the history behind its creation. Ben shares the structure they have established to ensure that their monthly conversations are collaborative and productive while navigating complex regulatory requirements. After sharing an overview of the fou...

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29 | Dennis Fallon, Utility Arborist Association,...

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2024/09/05

In this episode of the UVM Podcast, hosts Nick and Steve sit down with Dennis Fallon, Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association (UAA), to discuss the highly anticipated Trees & Utilities Conference. This year’s event will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 10th to September 12th, and it’s shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings yet. Dennis shares his excitement about the record-breaking attendance expected this year and expresses his gratitude for the hard wo...

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28 | Utility Vegetation Management Institute, Larry...

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2024/05/06

In this episode, Steve is joined by a very special, and tough, guest co-host in Nick’s absence. The episode kicks off with Steve’s co-host sharing an update on all of the amazing work they have been doing since they last spoke. Once Steve and his co-host are caught up, they are joined by Professor Lawrence J. Kahn. Larry is an adjunct professor at Tulane University and Co-founder of the Utility Vegetation Management Institute (UVMI). This is the fourth episode, in a planned series of di...

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27 | Eric Brown, Sacramento Municipal Utility...

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2024/02/14

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54:11

26 | Tim Walsh, The Davey Tree Expert Company

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2024/01/15

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25 | Jeremy Hayward, Redding Rancheria, Native...

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2023/10/05

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24 | Madelyn Anderson, Powerline Bushfire Safety...

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2023/09/06

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23 | Madelyn Anderson, Powerline Bushfire Safety...

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2023/08/23

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43:55

22 | Electricity Canada, Dan Gent **CEUs Available**

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2023/05/18

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21 | US vs. Europe: Response to the 2003 Blackouts,...

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2023/03/19

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35:04

20 | Artificial Intelligence and Utility Vegetation...

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2023/02/18

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19 | Demarcation, Larry Kahn, Tulane University Law...

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2022/10/24

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18 | The Cradle Grave Asset Lifecycle (LiveEO, NV5...

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2022/09/09

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17 | The Rule of 70, Larry Kahn, Visiting Research...

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2022/08/24

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47:33

16 | Integrated Vegetation Management & ROW...

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2022/08/15

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