Events

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid convened federal and state leaders at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., to recognize bipartisan champions who have helped advance transmission planning, permitting, and development over the past year.

The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) 2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference was held February 3-6, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

The 2026 State of State Regulation Luncheon at NARUC’s Winter Policy Summit was a resounding success, as PUF Executive Editor Rachel Bryant moderated a discussion with members of the NARUC Executive Committee, including NARUC President Ann Rendahl, First VP Jehmal Hudson, Second VP Katie Sieben, and Treasurer Josh Byrnes.

The 2026 NARUC Winter Policy Summit was held February 8-11 in Washington, D.C. and gathered regulators from across the country along with international attendees for four days of education and camaraderie.

“State Commissions sit at this intersection of the federal requirements, local concerns, and project reality. Where does the permitting system break down in what the state regulators control and where do states already do well?”

“I look forward to hearing about the ways your state, industries, and companies are addressing how to overcome silos to share resources and resilient practices, communicate across sectors, and coordinate and prioritize restoration. We can then take these lessons home.”

A resiliency panel was led by NARUC President and Washington Commissioner Ann Rendahl. First Vice President and Virginia Commissioner Jehmal Hudson also took center stage, leading two panels, one on permitting and a demand roundtable on large load tariffs.

The United States Energy Association's forum convened CEOs from leading energy trade associations and set the energy agenda for the year ahead.

Long-time Executive Editor Steve Mitnick handed the baton to Rachel Bryant, an engineer and lawyer who is familiar to many of our readers as her career has centered on energy.

Rachel Bryant will take the helm at Public Utilities Fortnightly starting with February’s issue. For PUF’s next voyage, this proud boat could not be in better hands.