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The Public-Interest Test: Jean-Paul Coussan on Governing Growth, Risk, and Reliability
Louisiana Public Service Commission Vice Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan joins FUELED for a conversation about regulatory oversight, ratepayer protection, grid reliability, large-load growth, infrastructure investment, and what it means to move Louisiana forward without surrendering scrutiny.
Topic: Energy Regulation, Economic Growth & the Public Interest
Guest: LPSC Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
FUELED Season 6: Powering Louisiana’s Future
Conversations exploring the systems, infrastructure and leadership that power Louisiana's future.
Community Trust — Katherine Domingue on SLEMCO and the Cooperative Model
SLEMCO CEO and General Manager Katherine Domingue joins FUELED to open Season 6 with a conversation about member-owned power, community trust, long-term stewardship, and the people responsible for delivering electricity across south Louisiana.
Topic: Cooperative Power & Community Trust
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: SLEMCO CEO and General Manager Katherine Domingue
Collective Power — Kevin Bihm on LEPA and the Municipal Power Model
Kevin Bihm, General Manager of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, joins FUELED for a conversation about municipal power, local control, affordability, long-term energy planning, and the collaborative model helping Louisiana communities prepare for the future.
Topic: Louisiana's Municipal Power Model
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: LEPA General Manager Kevin Bihm
Rebuilding Stronger: Mike Heinen on Grid Resilience and Southwest Louisiana
Mike Heinen, CEO of Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative, joins FUELED to discuss hurricane recovery, FEMA partnerships, grid hardening, critical infrastructure, economic development, and the future of resilient power in Louisiana.
Topic: Grid Resilience & Disaster Recovery
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: JDEC CEO Mike Heinen
Generation Shift: Georges Antoun on First Solar and the Future of American Power
First Solar Chief Commercial Officer Georges Antoun joins FUELED to discuss utility-scale solar, advanced manufacturing, AI, reliability, domestic supply chains, and Louisiana’s energy future.
Topic: Utility-Scale Solar & American Manufacturing
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: First Solar CCO Georges Antoun
Positioning Louisiana to Win: Susan Bourgeois on Power and the Next Economy
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois joins FUELED for a conversation about rewriting Louisiana’s economic story, why reliable power has become central to industrial recruitment, and how workforce, infrastructure, speed, collaboration, and consumer protection are shaping the state’s next era of growth.
Topic: Power, Economic Growth & Louisiana’s Next Economy
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois
The Public-Interest Test: Jean-Paul Coussan on Governing Growth, Risk, and Reliability
Louisiana Public Service Commission Vice Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan joins FUELED for a conversation about regulatory oversight, ratepayer protection, grid reliability, large-load growth, infrastructure investment, and what it means to move Louisiana forward without surrendering scrutiny.
Topic: Energy Regulation, Economic Growth & the Public Interest
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: LPSC Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan
All Seasons at a Glance
A snapshot of every season’s themes, stories and conversations on infrastructure, leadership and community development
FUELED Archives: Building Communities
A complete collection of conversations on infrastructure, leadership and the people shaping communities across every season.
FUELED Season 2: Seeking CHF
Five conversations exploring the legacy, leadership and culture behind C.H. Fenstermaker.
Seeking CHF: A Conversation with Bill Fenstermaker
Bill Fenstermaker reflects on his father’s legacy and the values that shaped a company built on excellence and client service.
Topic: Leadership, legacy and company foundations
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Bill Fenstermaker
Seeking CHF: A Conversation with Mark Fenstermaker
Mark Fenstermaker shares stories of innovation, technology and the lessons passed down from his father.
Topic: Technology, innovation and family influence
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Mark Fenstermaker
Seeking CHF: A Conversation with R.J. Boutté
R.J. Boutté reflects on decades of experience and the culture of excellence that defined the company’s growth.
Topic: Excellence, mentorship and company culture
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: R.J. Boutté
Seeking CHF: A Conversation with Greg Palmer
Greg Palmer shares stories of growth, resilience and the strong sense of family that shaped the company.
Topic: Growth, resilience and company values
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Greg Palmer
Seeking CHF: A Conversation with John Fenstermaker
John Fenstermaker reflects on leadership, company culture and the people who continue to drive the organization forward.
Topic: Business development, culture and leadership
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: John Fenstermaker
FUELED Season 1: Infrastructure Insights
Five conversations exploring the people and projects behind critical infrastructure.
Professional Engineer Dax Douet on Infrastructure
Dax Douet shares real-world insights on designing infrastructure and managing complex engineering projects.
Topic: Roadway and drainage infrastructure
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Dax Douet, P.E.
Dr. John D. Foret on Coastal Infrastructure
Dr. John D. Foret explores coastal challenges and the projects protecting Louisiana’s shoreline.
Topic: Coastal restoration and shoreline protection
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Dr. John D. Foret
Dr. Kam Movassaghi on Transportation Infrastructure
Dr. Kam Movassaghi discusses funding, accountability and delivering major transportation projects.
Topic: Transportation funding and planning
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Dr. Kam Movassaghi
Lolly Brasseaux on Pipeline Infrastructure
Lolly Brasseaux shares decades of experience in pipeline surveying and infrastructure development.
Topic: Pipeline surveying and planning
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Lolly Brasseaux
Jeanne Arceneaux Hornsby on Drainage Infrastructure
Jeanne Hornsby highlights the importance of proactive planning in reducing flooding and improving drainage systems.
Topic: Drainage systems and flood mitigation
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Jeanne Arceneaux Hornsby, P.E.
FUELED Season 3: Water & Watersheds
Five conversations exploring the people, data and systems shaping Louisiana’s water future.
Collecting the Data: Field Insights with Jonathan Breaux
Jonathan Breaux shares how field data collection supports watershed modeling and helps reduce flood risk across Louisiana.
Topic: Field data collection and surveying
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Jonathan Breaux
Managing the Mission: Bradford Millett on Survey Leadership
Bradford Millett discusses leading survey teams and managing the data that powers large-scale watershed models.
Topic: Survey operations and team leadership
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Bradford Millett
Engineering the Big Picture: Austin Doucet on Water Resources & Regional Planning
Austin Doucet explains how statewide modeling efforts come together to manage water systems across Louisiana.
Topic: Watershed modeling and program management
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Austin Doucet
Stewardship and Systems: A Conversation with Billy Williamson
Billy Williamson shares how leadership and collaboration drive Louisiana’s statewide flood and watershed initiatives.
Topic: Statewide flood management and policy
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Billy Williamson
Integrating Science and Nature with Dr. Ehab Meselhe
Dr. Ehab Meselhe explores how science and nature-based solutions can shape resilient water systems for the future.
Topic: Coastal science and nature-based solutions
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Dr. Ehab Meselhe
FUELED Season 4: EWeek Conversations
Five conversations highlighting engineers, mentorship and the future of the profession.
Engineering Journeys: Growth, Innovation & Mentorship with Ian Trahan
Ian Trahan shares his journey in civil engineering and insights on adapting, leading and mentoring the next generation.
Topic: Engineering careers and mentorship
Host: Mason Macaluso
Guest: Ian Trahan
Engineering Leadership: Grit, Growth & Impact with Anna Doucet
Anna Doucet discusses her path to leadership, the value of grit and curiosity, and managing complex engineering projects.
Topic: Leadership and career growth
Host: Braden Dauphine
Guest: Anna Doucet, P.E.
From Legos to Land Development: Nick Castille on Engineering Innovation
Nick Castille explores the role of technology and AI in shaping the future of civil engineering design.
Topic: Technology and modern engineering
Host: Holden Landry
Guest: Nick Castille, P.E.
From Field to Design: Dustin Guidry on Mentorship & Civil Engineering
Dustin Guidry shares how field experience and mentorship shaped his path into engineering and project leadership.
Topic: Field experience and constructability
Host: Marina Saad
Guest: Dustin Guidry, P.E.
Leading Engineering: Innovation & Infrastructure with Andy Sellers
Andy Sellers discusses municipal engineering, evolving technology and the importance of communication in infrastructure projects.
Topic: Municipal engineering and infrastructure
Host: Rhett Hebert
Guest: Andy Sellers, P.E.
Leading Louisiana: Concrete & Character
Conversations with leaders shaping growth, resilience and community across Louisiana.
Leading Louisiana: Where Growth Meets Groundwork — Mayor Charlotte Clavier on Carencro’s Next Chapter
Mayor Clavier shares how Carencro 2.0 is guiding rapid growth through infrastructure, planning and community priorities.
Topic: City planning and infrastructure growth
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Mayor Charlotte Stemmans Clavier
Leading Louisiana: The Long Game of Growth — Mayor Jan-Scott Richard on Strategy, Infrastructure & Development
Mayor Richard explains how long-term planning, partnerships and funding strategies are shaping Scott’s continued growth.
Topic: Strategic planning and resilience
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Mayor Jan-Scott Richard
Leading Louisiana: Industry, Infrastructure & Intent — Larry Richard on Iberia Parish’s Future
M. Larry Richard shares how strategic infrastructure and community values are shaping Iberia Parish’s future.
Topic: Economic development and infrastructure
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Parish President M. Larry Richard
Leading Louisiana: A City Reconsidered — Monique Blanco Boulet on Reimagining Lafayette
Monique Blanco Boulet outlines investments in infrastructure, neighborhoods and long-term planning to shape Lafayette’s future.
Topic: Public leadership and infrastructure investment
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet
Leading Louisiana: From Coast to Capitol — Ryan Bourriaque on Infrastructure, Resilience & Responsibility
Ryan Bourriaque shares lessons on resilience, infrastructure and leading Louisiana’s coastal future.
Topic: Coastal resilience and policy
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: State Representative Ryan Bourriaque
Powering Louisiana's Future
Community Trust — Katherine Domingue on SLEMCO and the Cooperative Model
SLEMCO CEO and General Manager Katherine Domingue joins FUELED to open Season 6 with a conversation about member-owned power, community trust, long-term stewardship, and the people responsible for delivering electricity across south Louisiana.
Topic: Cooperative Power & Community Trust
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: SLEMCO CEO and General Manager Katherine Domingue
Collective Power — Kevin Bihm on LEPA and the Municipal Power Model
Kevin Bihm, General Manager of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, joins FUELED for a conversation about municipal power, local control, affordability, long-term energy planning, and the collaborative model helping Louisiana communities prepare for the future.
Topic: Louisiana's Municipal Power Model
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: LEPA General Manager Kevin Bihm
Rebuilding Stronger: Mike Heinen on Grid Resilience and Southwest Louisiana
Mike Heinen, CEO of Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative, joins FUELED to discuss hurricane recovery, FEMA partnerships, grid hardening, critical infrastructure, economic development, and the future of resilient power in Louisiana.
Topic: Grid Resilience & Disaster Recovery
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: JDEC CEO Mike Heinen
Generation Shift: Georges Antoun on First Solar and the Future of American Power
First Solar Chief Commercial Officer Georges Antoun joins FUELED to discuss utility-scale solar, advanced manufacturing, AI, reliability, domestic supply chains, and Louisiana’s energy future.
Topic: Utility-Scale Solar & American Manufacturing
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: First Solar CCO Georges Antoun
Positioning Louisiana to Win: Susan Bourgeois on Power and the Next Economy
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois joins FUELED for a conversation about rewriting Louisiana’s economic story, why reliable power has become central to industrial recruitment, and how workforce, infrastructure, speed, collaboration, and consumer protection are shaping the state’s next era of growth.
Topic: Power, Economic Growth & Louisiana’s Next Economy
Host: Kathryn Fenstermaker
Guest: LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois
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