Strategy & Planning

“With the combination of a complete RPS, that moves to total fruition at one hundred percent renewable energy, and going beyond net neutral on carbon emissions, Hawaii has one of the more robust energy policies anywhere.”

“100% of generation should come from renewable resources by 2045. There’re definitions of what’s considered renewable generation. We’re a finite land mass. There’s no inter-island cable. Each island needs to figure out the right mix.”

Hawaii is undergoing a major transformation to move from a state that was almost completely reliant on imported fossil fuels to one powered by clean, renewable energy. Hawaii was the first state to commit to one hundred percent clean, renewable energy for electricity. PUF’s Paul Kjellander talks with Hawaii PUC Chair Leo Asuncion and the State’s Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick.

PUF is now powered by SEPA. Together, we envision an exciting journey ahead and the unlimited possibilities of what we can accomplish together on behalf of both our members and our industry.

“We are making large investments in the electric grid, both transmission and distribution, as well as a significant investment in new and clean generation.”

“We have over $5 billion in proposed projects pending before state regulators – the largest total generation projects I’ve ever seen in Wisconsin. Economic development is strong in Wisconsin, and for us to meet the energy needs, we need to build the additional capacity and the distribution and transmission.”

Conversations with WEC Energy Group CEO Scott Lauber and Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel. Co-moderated by PUF’s Steve Mitnick, with Guidehouse’s Dan Hahn and Chris Rogers.

“To reclaim balance, a cultural reset is needed – one that places mission and purpose at the center of operations. Workforce development must be a pillar of this reset.”

“There are more than 50,000 community drinking water systems nationally. Ninety percent of these systems serve fewer than 10,000 people, with half of that serving fewer than 500. Many need the technical assistance NAWC provides through its small water company forums and outreach to troubled water systems.”

“This shift introduces new waste management challenges for utilities that require proactive planning, strategic solutions, and a thorough understanding of regulations to ensure compliance and avoid costly missteps.”