Honoring Lineworkers: Rich Walje
Rocky Mountain Power
“A good line crew working is almost like watching a ballet, particularly when you have a couple of men on a pole climbing and working together. You anticipate each other’s moves.”
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SEPA's Energy Evolution Summit 2026
Energy Scenes
The Smart Electric Power Alliance’s (SEPA) Energy Evolution Summit 2026 brought together a dynamic cross-section of the industry for three days of strategy, debate, and collaboration in Washington, D.C. Attendees focused on a three-part framework: stabilize, optimize, and grow.
2026 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition
Memorable Moments in Chicago
Chicago was the place to be this May as the industry took over McCormick Place for the 2026 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition. This show is where the global energy community gathers to discuss the practicalities of modernizing the grid.
What's Ahead With Commission Chairs
State Utility Regulation
The PUF series with Commission Chairs continues with conversations with Idaho Chair Edward Lodge and Illinois Chair Doug Scott, with PUF Senior Advisor Paul Kjellander, featuring his original paintings.
CAMPUT 2026: Memorable Moments in Montreal
Energy Scenes
Canadian regulators and industry leaders gathered in Montreal from May 5 – 8 at CAMPUT 2026 guided by the theme of Bridging the Divide: Bold Strategies for a Resilient Energy Future.
AABE and Hispanics in Energy Gathered in April
Energy Scenes
It was a busy week for the industry with major events in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) hosted its 49th National Conference from April 12-15th in the Big Easy. Meanwhile, on April 14th, Hispanics in Energy held its Legislative Summit in our nation’s capital to advocate for key policy priorities.
2026 C3E Symposium: Powering Our Future In Tempe
Energy Scenes
Tempe, Arizona, was the place to be this April as the energy industry’s brightest minds gathered for the C3E Symposium at ASU’s Global Futures Laboratory. C3E promotes leadership that sparks innovation by recognizing the pioneers and emerging leaders whose work advances the future of American energy.
NECPUC: New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners
NARUC Events
“New England is a high-cost region with aging infrastructure. Costs are going up and demand is not growing as fast as had originally been anticipated from beneficial electrification.”
2026 Veterans in Energy Leadership Forum
Energy Scenes
The 2026 Veterans in Energy Leadership Forum was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland from February 17-19. There was an exhibit hall, panels, networking receptions, and camaraderie in celebration of U.S. veterans and those veterans in the energy industry. Opening remarks were made by Veterans in Energy President Iliana Rentz.
Transformational Western Leader Says Farewell
WECC
“At WECC, we don’t take an opinion on the best technology or resource to use for generating electricity or any economic or environmental aspect. Our focus is to make sure the West has electricity at all hours of the day and night now and into the future, and that the grid remains stable.”