Strategy & Planning

Integrated Distribution System Planning and Utility Regulation

What You Need to Know

“Instituting a robust Integrated Distribution System Planning process is a critical step in advancing more comprehensive planning processes that include a holistic assessment of resource requirements and grid modernization strategies across multiple jurisdictions and parts of the electric system.”

U.S. Air Force Looking to Co-Pilot on Energy

USAF

“In terms of energy consumption, I’m one of the largest customers in the U.S. I would like utilities to think of me as a partner in business, because I have several special authorities given by Congress that allow me to utilize my resources to help deliver these results, but in a business-like way.”

From NARUC to Congress?

NARUC

“My passion for these issues has grown over the course of the year, as has my belief that my experience as a state regulator is going to be valuable in Congress and the House. I’m excited to offer the perspective of a state regulator and to elevate the need to listen to state regulators and industry experts on matters of consequential energy policy.”

Electric Service's Value Prop

Depends on Your Income

Is the value proposition for all utility customers the same? A high-income household may expend one percent or even less of its total expenditures on electricity, whereas a low-income household may expend three or four percent, or even more.

The Regulator's Dilemma, Part 3

Powering VPPs with Regulatory Innovation

“With the right policy and market development framework in place, regulators have an opportunity to accelerate the deployment of VPPs, improve grid reliability, reduce rate pressure on consumers, and make progress on decarbonization.”

Navigating Uncertainty

The Clean Energy Transition

“Over the past few years, I sat down with thought leaders to explore uncertainty as part of EEI International Programs’ Influential Minds series. These experts provided unique perspectives from their disciplines on how the energy industry can harness or overcome uncertainty to inform decision making and reach our goals.”