Strategy & Planning

“The one thing that’s going to drive this Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is acceptance by the public. I’m optimistic because the general public is now aware of what we’re trying to do.”

“We’re looking at rate design measures, with the goal of establishing rates for electric use that encourage electrification and do not overburden customers as they transition fuels.”

Conversations with Commissioners and Directors of the New York Public Service Commission.

“We have an immediate opportunity and a responsibility to prepare our next generation workforce for a future that will require them to maintain and prepare the grid for major changes including new loads and new technologies. We also must educate our customers and regulatory agencies.”

“In the past, the goal was primarily to help these firms by providing them business. Over time, utilities and commissions are looking more at what these firms are doing for the community.”

“I think we’re going to see a lot of portfolio shifts versus full company deals in the near term.”

A conversation with Power 1 Energy’s Ed Jenks, Katie Widmar, Patrick Farah, Fred Bonewell, Robert Siegler, and Richard Thum.

“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.