Commission Watch

“We need to make sure we continue to have reliable, affordable, and safe utility service, and that we protect our utilities so they can make it through this crisis.”

A conversation with Commissioner Nowak and Nowak’s executive assistant Bob Seitz.

A conversation with Chair Valcq and Chief of Staff Carrie Templeton.

Conversations with commissioners and personnel from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Is it reasonable that Renewable Portfolio Standards reduce capacity prices? Almost all industry experts would argue the opposite.

A conversation with the CEOs of East Kentucky Power Coop., Ohio's Electric Coop., and Old Dominion Electric Coop. along with Vice Presidents from East Kentucky Power Co-op and North Carolina Electric Membership Corp.

“Unlike other siting entities across the country, there are two differences. One is that we also have oversight of construction and of the operation of the facility through its life and decommissioning. That’s quite different. The other is that we recommend approval or rejection to the Governor and the Governor makes the final decision on the facilities.”

A conversation with Washington State's Media and Communications Manager, Assistant Director for Consumer Protection, Investigator 3, and Regulatory Analyst.

“If a major incident occurs, we get Staff on-site quickly, begin assessing and investigating the scene, and relaying relevant information back to headquarters. It’s a team effort with field Staff taking a lead role.”

“We work closely with the state Broadband Office. The Commission has been directed by the legislature to review technical feasibilities of any of the plans the Broadband Office approves.”