Strategy & Planning

“NARUC is in its 134th year, and we’re in a good place. We’re an established organization, and our members are at the forefront of the energy and utility regulatory transition that is going on today. We’re busier than ever.”

“Climate READi could inform generation siting decisions that the state might make. It also will inform the kind of upgrades and improvements that are going to be required of generating facilities if you take into consideration the long-term effects of climate change.”

When Chris Womack takes the reins at Southern Company, he will join Exelon’s Calvin Butler as two African American men leading two of the largest five utilities.

“Dealing with supply restructuring was challenge enough, but as Montana Power transitioned into being a telco, which ended up in a liquidation bankruptcy, NorthWestern Public Service came in, committed to the utility operation, and acquired the distribution system.”

“EEI won the 2022 CHARGE Energy Branding Award for Energy Advocates of the Year. The award recognizes EEI for its International Programs and global electrification advocacy efforts.”

Panelists brought together by University of Missouri’s Financial Research Institute included Big Rivers Electric Corp. CFO Talina Mathews, Energize Strategies Founder Ted Thomas, NASUCA Executive Director David Springe, and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Lead Economist William Emmons.

“Utilities are uniquely positioned to bring together and advise all stakeholders to address the operational and technological challenges associated with installing a wide enough network of high-powered chargers for commercial vehicles.”

Answers to “What are the most important issues facing your State or Company?” and “What does the Federal Infrastructure Bill mean for your State or Company?”

“We’re active asset managers, typically with at least majority control. We have representation on the boards and are in constant communication with our companies.”

“We expect to see an initial, about one fifth of $2.5 billion in grid resilience formula funding for states to be in the states’ hands sometime next spring to summer.”