Deregulation Meets Markets
Econ 101 Shows the Way
We must pass a carbon tax or cap-and-trade legislation to limit carbon dioxide emissions and phase out fossil fuels, including a large portion of our natural gas, to achieve a renewable future.
Perspective
Default Service Pricing Has Been Wrong All Along
Allows Utilities to Maintain Dominance in Markets
The failure to allocate costs appropriately to a utility business unit is in direct conflict with cost allocation guidance from NARUC.
Induction Heating Electrifying Utilities
We Were There, at Electrification 2018
A person who might be using flame and has been using flame for twenty years may never consider talking to our induction engineers.
Transitioning to Modern Residential Rate Designs
Key Enabler of Renewable Energy Resources Integration
There are several reasons why the transition to modern rate designs has yet to be deployed to scale. Those reasons are discussed along with proposed solutions.
Reply to October 2018 PUF Article by Ahmad Faruqui
Another View on Net Energy Metering
Like the Hotel California, once you’re in (connected), you can never leave. If you leave (go off the grid), you can’t come back.
EPRI Innovating Analytics, AI, Drones
Identify, Create, Transfer
New capabilities like the 5G Internet of Things are coming soon and will enable us to put more sensors in more locations with lower cost.
Storm's a-Brewin'
Accelerating AI Adoption
Why utilities must invest in the residential customer experience.
Maine PUC: Chair Emeritus Tom Welch
Unique Conversations
"One facet that I’m pleased with is bringing a certain level of economic reality to the regulatory process."
Maine PUC: Paulina Collins
Legislative Liaison
"We work collaboratively to provide information to the Legislature and we are often told by legislators how helpful our information is to them."
Maine PUC: Harry Lanphear
Director for Administration
"I’m proud to say that we’ve kept our assessment flat the last three years."