Strategy & Planning

Here is a taste of the cross-industry conversations that took place at the 138th annual meeting of the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies.

With so many important voices within this issue, where should you start?

Association of Edison Illuminating Companies This Month: The growing fleet is a major part of our storm-response toolbox and as technology continues to change, the new vehicles are designed and built to be upgraded over the years. It’s an investment and we project to get up to thirty years of use for each new vehicle

Arizona Corporation Commission’s Chair Lea Márquez Peterson hosted this event, featuring Hispanics in Energy CEO José Pérez, Arizona Public Service VP of Supply Chain Juli West, Tucson Electric Power/UNS Energy Director of Supply Chain Jeanine Tracey, Arizona G&T Cooperatives Director of Energy Services Chris Jimenez, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative CEO Jason Bowling, Southwest Gas Director of DEI and Supplier Diversity Courtney Moore, Southwest Gas Manager of Diversity Programs Telma Lopez, EPCOR USA VP of Corporate Services Rebecca Burleigh, with remarks by Arizona Commissioner Sandra Kennedy.

“If we are going to do this, it must be equitable, ensure reliability and resiliency, and it has to be affordable. The point of our work is to figure out what that means, decide what kinds of policies to get there, and how long is this going to take.”

“The conversion process through the simple method of electrolysis is not one hundred percent effective, but it is much better than throwing away renewable energy when there is not enough demand.”

“Strong leaders focused on healthy, mission-based, and inclusive cultures are the glue that holds an organization together through change and tough times.”

“In the spirit of Benjamin Franklin, who was the first U.S. diplomat and considered the father of electricity, we believe electricity is an important diplomatic tool for addressing the myriad global challenges.”

A roundtable with LPPC President John Di Stasio, LIPA CEO Tom Falcone, GRDA CEO Dan Sullivan.

A roundtable with NYPA CEO Justin Driscoll, Seattle City Light CEO Debra Smith, JEA CEO Jay Stowe, Grant PUD CEO Rich Wallen.