Fed's Energy Regulatory Commission
On Sept. 20, Enough Commissioners Convene
Maybe people forgot FERC meets monthly, when there’s enough commissioners.
Energy Policy & Legislation
Ready for a Fifty Percent Demand Spike?
Electric Vehicles are Coming
Utility control over EV chargers, tariffs and time of use rates could help avoid localized problems.
Puerto Rico Debt and Title III
The Transformation of Puerto Rico’s Electrical System
In transforming the Puerto Rico electrical system, the goal should be to achieve a system that is reliable, with affordable and sustainable costs.
Do Utilities Have Right Incentives to Modernize Grid?
Billions in Investments at Issue
Electric power is our most capital-intensive industry, with more than a hundred billion dollars invested each year on infrastructure, according to the Edison Electric Institute.1 Investment needs are likely to grow.
Coal Industry and Appalachia, Part 1
A Region in Trouble
We assess the recent past and current state of the U.S. coal industry, with emphasis on Appalachia.
Electrification of Transportation Again?
Back to the Future
Many early electric utilities based their business models partly on electric transportation growth.
Electrifying the Energy Sector
Public Policy Perspective
We will almost certainly see a more electrified economy with less dependency on fossil fuels to meet future direct-energy demands.
Finding Common Ground on TOU Rates
Consumer, Clean Energy Advocates
Cooperation has produced concrete guidance on time of use rates, described in a new joint paper.
Picture Energy: NARUC Summer Policy Summit
July 16-19, San Diego
Utility regulation and policy people really have an epic time when they gather, collaborate and debate.
Regulation for the Unregulated
Understanding and Participating in Regulation
Here’s some insight on how difficult it is to advance or oppose a policy.