Energy Policy & Legislation

CAMPUT 2021 brought Canadian regulators together with the theme Transition and Transaction.

The Asia Gas Partnership is a joint initiative with NARUC and USEA designed to strengthen regulatory frameworks to encourage public-private partnerships involving government and industry representatives among natural gas sectors in U.S. and Indo-Pacific countries.

“Cyber and physical security is one of the most important issues facing utilities today, particularly the electric sector, because electricity underpins our entire society.”

“Operation Lifesaver teaches safety around railroad tracks, trestles, and bridges. The Commission agreed to administer the program. We are rebuilding it.”

“It’s first and foremost keeping the citizens of the Commonwealth safe. Third-party damage being the leading cause, we want to put every effort we can into reducing damages, which we’ve done. We’ve hit our lowest damage ratio since we started the program.”

“The Commission exercises both legislative and judicial power. Most utility matters, like setting rates, are legislative cases. Judicial cases usually involve fines or someone showing why they should not have a license taken away.”

“In Virginia, the SCC is not just a utility Commission. It’s also the banking Commission and the insurance Commission. We also oversee railroad safety, gas pipeline safety, and security brokers.”

“We do complement each other. Judge Jagdmann has the experience and depth of knowledge. Judge Hudson coming from FERC, has that federal experience. My experience is more on the public policy side.”

“We Commissioners also work with HR, the CAO, and the Comptroller's Office to address matters related to running the business side of the agency.”

“Each Commissioner is Chair once every three years. If you weren’t already inclined to be collegial, this practice provides a little extra incentive.”