From Typewriters to Digital Goldfish
Redefining Communications and PUCs
A few key principals and tactics can substantially improve our chances of cutting through the clutter.
The States
Michigan PSC: The Next Generation
Lauren Fromm, Daniel Gottschalk, Derrell Slaughter
“The continued rise of consumer-related technology is going to increase time-of-use rates.”
Michigan PSC: Natural Gas Infrastructure
“We inspect every pipeline operator every five years.”
Dave Chislea, Cindy Creisher, Nathan Miller, Brian Ballinger and Tim Wolf.
Michigan PSC: Electric Distribution Infrastructure
Pat Hudson and Ryan Laruwe
“The long-term goal is to integrate more of the distribution plans, the IRPs, and the transmission expansion planning that goes on separately and bring them all together.”
Michigan PSC: Electric Generation Infrastructure
Julie Baldwin, Cathy Cole, and Pat Poli
“We want to make sure that everyone who works on the rate cases are going to be prepared..”
Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs
Chair of Energy and Technology Committee
In the end, you’re going to pick winners and losers. If the process is fair, they’ll say, we had our shot.
Michigan PSC: Rachael Eubanks
Commissioner
“When people get here they are involved, and they’re personally relevant in shaping the energy future.”
Michigan PSC: Sally Talberg
Chair
“We are trying to ensure timely replacement of infrastructure and prepare for the future, but also keep rates affordable.”
Where are the Smart States?
Cities Seem to be Getting All the Limelight
Fiber to traffic lights will be as important as fiber to the home. States can do much to accelerate communications infrastructure for the necessary connectivity.
Ohio PUC: John Williams
Service Monitoring and Enforcement
“We act as a window into the PUCO; folks can call here if they’re having problems communicating with their utility company or resolving a dispute.”