Our Story

Energy Central was founded in 1995 as a trusted source of power sector news and insights. In 2024, we joined the Smooth Creative Holdings portfolio to accelerate our evolution as a modern media platform—built for and by the energy community.

Today, we serve thousands of professionals across the utility landscape—from T&D engineers to innovation leaders, customer experience pros to generation experts.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower energy professionals.

What We Do

đź’¬ Community Networks

We bring utility professionals together in sector-specific groups to share insights, ask questions, and learn from one another. Whether you work in customer engagement, generation, or grid operations, there’s a place for you at Energy Central.

đź“° Curated Media

Our newsletters, articles, and expert interviews deliver the most relevant stories in the utility space—cut through the noise, stay ahead of trends, and hear directly from industry leaders.

🎙 Podcasts & Conversations

We host smart, candid conversations with the people leading the charge. From pilot programs to power markets, our shows like Piloting the Future and Power Perspectives put a microphone in front of utility innovators.

đź“‹ Utility Job Board

Our industry-specific job board connects employers with qualified professionals in utilities, energy tech, and beyond—because building the future grid means hiring the right people today.

📣 Marketing Services & Sponsorships

We partner with mission-aligned companies to tell compelling stories, drive thought leadership, and generate leads. These sponsorships help keep our content and community free for utility professionals everywhere.

The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of Energy Central

Welcome to your step-by-step tutorial for getting the most out of the Energy Central platform. Join Community Manager Matt Chester as he walks through the best practices and top tricks to participate in our thriving Energy Central community.

This video should answer most of your questions about Energy Central, but in case we missed anything? You can reach out to Matt directly via email at [email protected] or schedule time to meet with him 1:1 here: https://calendly.com/mchester-energycentral/30min

Meet The Team

We’re proud to be led by a team that cares deeply about the industry and the people in it.
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