Calendar of Events

DNV KEMA's 6th Annual Utility of the Future Leadership Forum
Jun 17, 2013 to Jun 19, 2013 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland
Intersolar Europe
Jun 19, 2013 to Jun 21, 2013 | Munich, Germany
Energy Management Congress West
Jun 19, 2013 to Jun 20, 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada
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Frontlines & Op-Ed

Unleash the Genie

William Massey

Former FERC Commissioner Bill Massey says we shouldn't bottle the genie of competition as Fortnightly author Doug Jones advocated in May 2013. Instead, he says, the genie's shackles should be removed so market forces can produce maximum efficiency and value for customers.

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In the Situation Room

Presidential attention raises the priority level for cybersecurity.

By Michael T. Burr, Editor-in-Chief

Have industry leaders and regulators turned a corner on efforts to make the grid more secure?

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Energy Efficiency's False Hope

Only behavioral change will reduce energy consumption.

Andrew Rudin

Standards and technology don't reduce energy consumption, despite the claims of efficiency zealots. Real energy savings only come through behavioral change.

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Old School Microgrid

Resilience depends more on determination than technology.

By Michael T. Burr, Editor-in-Chief

A brutal storm ripped through southwestern Minnesota in April and snapped 2,000 power poles. Worthington Public Utilities kept the lights on with a seat-of-the-pants microgrid.

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Elevated Risk

In an open letter to directors, IBM’s energy security lead recommends appointing a senior executive with authority to effect cultural change.

Andy Bochman

Achieving security requires a new office in the C-suite. An open letter to utility directors.

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No Going Back

Free markets are not a fad.

By Michael T. Burr, Editor-in-Chief

Half-hearted deregulation hobbles the forces of supply and demand before they can get out of the gate.

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Learning from the States

Energy strategy outside the Beltway.

Thomas J. Sloan

National policymakers will find allies in state legislators who are focused on how to improve the environment and maintain service reliability.

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'Resilience'

A new watchword for the industry and its regulators.

Michael T. Burr, Editor-in-Chief

If the concept of resilience—including cyber and physical security—had been baked into the industry’s culture from the beginning, the energy grid might look a lot different from what it does today.

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Responding to Prof. Hogan

APPA questions the benefits attributed to organized power markets.

Elise Caplan

Unless the regulatory paradigm fairly balances the interests of both load and generation, the utility industry will be condemned to continued upheaval.

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Partnering on Pipeline Safety

The state regulator’s perspective on gas infrastructure inspections and investments.

Philip B. Jones and Paul J. Roberti

As aging pipelines bring safety concerns, regulators and utilities must cooperate to ensure investments deliver the greatest value for customers.

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