A Man of Power and the Public Interest
Concern for the Grid
One of the great names in U.S. utility regulation is that of the late Joseph C. Swidler (1907-1997). His speech in 1963 led to formation of the Electric Power Research Institute.
People
Imagine Better Things
Leveraging Technology to Create Value
Technology enables. Examples from others abound. The real drivers of transformational change are these entrepreneurial thinkers and doers who strike a chord with consumers. It's up to you to imagine better things.
Energy People: Lawrence Jones
We talked with Lawrence Jones, the Edison Electric Institute's Vice President for International Programs
Lawrence Jones joined the Edison Electric Institute a year ago as the association's vice president for international programs. He had been North America vice president for utility innovation and infrastructure resilience at Alstom Grid Inc., and also vice president for policy, regulatory affairs and industry relations for Alstom.
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.
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.