Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation

Episode 14: The Amazing Power of Manufacturing

In this episode of Plugged In, Constellation Director of Associations April Kreller sits down with President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturer's Association, Mark Denzler, to discuss local and national trends in the manufacturing sector, focusing on technology, workforce management, and economic growth opportunities. They also talk about energy reliability, affordability, and stability for Illinois manufacturers, as well as the challenges inherent to policymaking and maintaining energy goals. 👉 Subscribe for more videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEdtGuKe2fJoP4R1ybTydA?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEdtGuKe2fJoP4R1ybTydA?sub_confirmation=1] 👉 Follow us on social media ‣ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/constellation-energy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/constellation-energy] ‣ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConstellationEnergy [https://www.facebook.com/ConstellationEnergy] ‣ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/constellationenergy [https://www.instagram.com/constellationenergy] ‣ X https://x.com/constellationeg [https://x.com/constellationeg] 👉 Visit our website http://constellation.com [http://constellation.com] Constellation is the largest U.S. energy producer with 55 GW of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, oil, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities and a leading retail supplier of energy solutions. © 2026 Constellation. The offerings described herein, if applicable, are those of either Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. or Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC, affiliates of each other. Brand names and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.  The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in the podcast by each participant belong solely to the speaker and not necessarily to the speaker’s employer (including Constellation Energy Corporation or any of its affiliates), organization, committee or other group or individual. Constellation does not make and expressly disclaims, any express or implied guaranty, representation or warranty regarding any opinions or statements set forth herein or in the podcast. Constellation shall not be responsible for any reliance upon any information, opinions, or statements contained in the podcast or for any omission or error of fact.

Episode 13: The Future of Nuclear is Now

Release date: 1/16/26 In this episode of Plugged In, host Chuck Hanna welcomes Brian Smith, Director of Nuclear Reactor Development at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), for a wide-ranging conversation on the role of advanced nuclear in meeting growing energy demand. Drawing on Smith’s career across the U.S. Navy, Department of Energy and now INL, they explore why nuclear is both a current backbone of the U.S. grid and a critical solution for the future.

Episode 12: Scope 3 Strategy Meets Business Sense at Mars

Release date: 12/12/25 In this episode of Plugged In, host Chuck Hanna sits down with Kevin Rabinovitch, Global VP of Sustainability at Mars, to discuss the company’s journey toward maintaining their environmental goals, with a special focus on Scope 3 emissions. The conversation covers insights from Rabinovitch’s 31-year career at Mars, the evolution of their strategy, how it’s integrated into business operations, and the challenges and opportunities of driving change across a global supply chain. Whether it’s data systems, supplier engagement, renewable energy, or emerging technologies, this episode includes many insights for those looking to improve their Scope 3 strategy.

Episode 11: Customer Voices on Building Sustainable Energy Futures

Release date: 11/21/25 In this episode of Plugged In, we bring you a panel discussion at the recent SED Forum Fall on the growing importance of energy resiliency as a strategic imperative. The panel, moderated by Melissa Heim, Principal of Commercialization and Development at Constellation, features Levi Love, Manager of Energy Procurement and Analytics at Sheetz, Scott Czubkowski, National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel, and Abhinav Krishna, Vice President of Commercialization and Development at Constellation.

Episode 10: W.L. Gore's Cross Functional Environmental Progress

Release date: 10/10/25 In this episode of Plugged In, Raj Bazaj, Vice President of Sustainability Solutions at Constellation, sits down with Ryan Kelley, Global Carbon Footprint Reduction Champion at WL Gore & Associates, a global materials science company spanning thousands of products including high-performance fabrics. Kelley shares Gore’s path to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2025, their early success in emissions reduction, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration in driving progress.