Looking back on my 45 years in the energy sector.
The rule works in the direction of more regulation to hamper innovation and counteracts incentives the rule creates.
Almost all large customers shop, but a majority of small customers remain on utility default service, which is regulated and relatively stable.
Customer cost allocations using the Minimum Distribution System method.
A forward-looking solution to rate reform, for when solar costs hit bottom.
Only if you’re a governor, legislator, regulator ... or customer.
Time-varying rates from the get-go – not just by opt-in.
Is the current regulatory compact in anyone’s best interests?
Who’s afraid of the transactive grid?
Smart grids and nodal markets spark the emergence of a transactional grid. In fact it’s already happened, and we’re just becoming aware.