Off Peak: The Genie of the Gas Age
In 1931, Public Utilities Fortnightly commissioned one of the most popular poets of the 20th century to write a poem for PUF's readers.
People
November Birthdays: Sam Insull
Insull literally created our system of regulated monopolies and cost-of-service regulation.
Electric Utility History in History
George Bernard Shaw, President McKinley, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Al Capone
George Bernard Shaw got his start with Edison and Insull; President McKinley collapsed in his arms, later he founded EEI; Dr. Spock’s child care book, and Reddy Kilowatt; Scarface Al Capone thwarted by utilities’ Sam Insull
Energy Memories: Regulatory Economist Michael Crew
Memories by Faruqui and Littlechild
His books, articles, journals and conferences were familiar to many in utility regulation. The California PUC passed a resolution last year acknowledging his contributions to regulation.
Bob Flexon: Leadership Lyceum Podcast Summary
Five-Year Anniversary Conversation with Dynegy CEO Bob Flexon
Dynegy's CEO takes stock at his fifth anniversary with the company. Read excerpts of his interview here, then download the podcast for the entire conversation with Tom Linquist, the widely-recognized expert in executive assessment and leadership development.
Energy Memories: Bill McCollam
Headed EEI for a Dozen Years
William McCollam, Jr., the president of the Edison Electric Institute from 1978 to 1990, died peacefully on July 30.
Energy People: Stan Garnett
We talked with Stan Garnett, former senior exec of two utilities, the day after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
The Brexit vote neatly frames a rather historic episode in the utility industry worldwide.
Energy People: Jim Rogers
We talked with Jim Rogers, former CEO of Duke Energy.
Duke is now made up of five companies that existed in 1992. There are three difficult tasks in doing a successful combination. One is to negotiate it. The second, maybe the most difficult task, is actually getting the approval at both the state and federal levels. And lastly, the really hard work of combining the companies. It’s getting the cost savings as well as the revenue enhancements associated with the transaction. It is keeping the most talented people.
People (January 2016)
OGE Energy appointed Sean Trauschke as chairman of the board. CenterPoint Energy named Brad Tutunjian as v.p. of gas operations. NRG announced that Mauricio Gutierrez will become president and CEO. GridWise Alliance named Steve Hauser as CEO. And others ...
People (December 2015)
PJM appointed Andrew L. Ott president and CEO; Mississippi Power named Anthony L. Wilson president; PG&E appointed Jason P. Wells as senior v.p. and CFO; Chesapeake Energy appointed R. Brad Martin as non-executive chairman of the company’s board of directors; Rafael Flores was elected to the Ameren board of directors. And others ...