Perspective

Executive Summary: Energy Affordability and Equity

New PUF Report

“Targeting LMI suburban and rural communities, with a predominance of high-energy-usage houses that are larger single family detached structures (sometimes found in urban communities too), can make a great difference. By restraining their monthly electric and gas bills. By restraining their bill increases. But especially by restraining their seasonal bill volatility.”

Four Themes Empowering Utilities in 2025

Positive Deal Outlook

“In an EY Industrials & Energy Brand Survey from October 2024, 45% of responding executives expected to invest a high amount in sustainability and ESG consulting and reporting over the next 12 to 18 months, compared with 32% among all respondents across sectors.”

Unlocking the Power of Grid Modernization

Using Data and Technology

“The complexity of this process cannot be overstated. Integrated system planning and operations serves as a framework to tie together disparate data sets, connecting internal operations with external stakeholders driving overall architecture.”

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Happy Holidays

“As a former utility regulator who was always concerned about affordability and conserving energy, a gift pack that included all the materials needed to insulate the attic and save money on energy seemed like a great idea.”

Cybersecurity Regulatory Uncertainty

Reliability Investments

“While nearly all organizations now use the cloud, today’s regulated utilities are not able to maximize the use of these technologies due to the lack of clarity within the NERC CIP standards and NERC’s Rules of Procedure.”

Electrifying Medium to Heavy Vehicles

Environmental Defense Fund

“The aggregate load growth that electric vehicles are going to add to the grid is significantly less on a year-over-year basis than with the air conditioning revolution or compared to data centers. It’s meaningful, but you’ve got to put it in perspective.”

Lessons from Germany's Clean Energy Transition

SEPA Fact-Finding Mission

“In these bilateral meetings, we shared insights into the U.S. clean energy journey while learning about Germany’s ambitious, government-mandated climate goals, the progress and plans for their clean energy transition, and their commitment to customer engagement.”