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In Episode 5 of FUELED Season 6, Kathryn Fenstermaker sits down with Susan Bourgeois, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, for a conversation about the relationship between power, economic growth, and Louisiana’s ability to compete for the industries shaping the next generation of the American economy. Bourgeois begins with her determination to change both the reality and the narrative of…
In Episode 4 of FUELED Season 6, Kathryn Fenstermaker sits down with Georges Antoun, Chief Commercial Officer of First Solar, for a conversation about utility-scale solar, American manufacturing, and the generation shift shaping Louisiana’s energy future. The episode moves the season from power delivery, public power strategy, and grid resilience into the question of generation itself. Antoun…
In Episode 3 of FUELED Season 6, Kathryn Fenstermaker sits down with Mike Heinen, Chief Executive Officer of Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative, for a conversation that moves beyond storm restoration to examine what true resilience demands. Serving one of the most hurricane-prone regions in the country, Heinen has spent decades leading through crisis. After Hurricanes Laura and Delta devastated…
In Episode 2 of FUELED Season 6, Kevin Bihm, General Manager of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, joins Kathryn Fenstermaker for a conversation about municipal power, collective strategy, and the evolving energy landscape in Louisiana. LEPA was created in 1979 as a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana to give qualifying municipalities another path for securing wholesale power.…
Season 6 of FUELED opens with Katherine Domingue, CEO and General Manager of SLEMCO, for a conversation about community power, member ownership, and the cooperative model. Serving more than 120,000 meters across Acadiana, SLEMCO is one of Louisiana’s largest electric cooperatives — a not-for-profit utility owned by the members it serves. Domingue traces SLEMCO’s roots to the rural electrification…
On this episode of Fueled, we sit down with State Representative Ryan Bourriaque, a sixth-generation native of Cameron Parish whose leadership has been forged on Louisiana’s fragile coastline. From LNG negotiations and parish-wide coastal master planning to statewide infrastructure reforms and disaster recovery, Ryan’s career reflects both concrete action and character-driven leadership. As chair…
In this episode of Fueled, we sit down with Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet—a lifelong public servant whose career has spanned regional planning, disaster recovery, and now the helm of Lafayette Consolidated Government. Known for her pragmatic, data-driven leadership and her deep roots in Acadiana, Boulet is guiding Lafayette through a pivotal moment. From tackling long-overdue…
In this episode of FUELED, we speak with Iberia Parish President Larry Richard—a leader whose career is grounded in service, collaboration, and a deep commitment to his community. Elected in 2016 after twelve years on the Iberia Parish Council, Richard brings a wide-ranging background to the role, including military service, a career in oil and gas, entrepreneurship, and regional economic…
In this episode of FUELED: A Fenstermaker Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Jan-Scott Richard of Scott, Louisiana—a fourth-term mayor whose steady leadership has helped guide one of the state’s fastest-growing cities through a period of rapid, intentional development. Known for his quiet conviction and strategic mindset, Mayor Richard discusses the city’s approach to long-term planning, including…
In the Season 5 premiere of FUELED: A Fenstermaker Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Charlotte Stemmans Clavier of Carencro, Louisiana—a leader whose dedication to community and thoughtful approach to growth is helping guide the city through its next chapter. Since taking office in 2022, Mayor Clavier has prioritized both infrastructure and engagement, leading Carencro’s first-ever Comprehensive…