FERC Gets It Right on DOE NOPR
Now What?
FERC was right to focus first on defining the issue on a regional basis, and only then to move towards solutions.
Perspective
Grid Impact from High-Altitude Nuclear Attack
A single piece of a very complex puzzle
This is the second study of the detonation of a high-altitude nuclear weapon that generates an EMP.
Book Review of 'California Goes Green'
Michael Peevey’s History Considered
An engaging read for anyone who wants to understand how energy policies are made in the Golden State.
Grid Resilience
What’s in a Name?
It is not clear how FERC will define resilience. A key challenge will be to provide precision and certainty.
Energy Efficiency Sector
Great Place to Work
People work in the energy efficiency industry because it fuels their passion.
Electricity or Natural Gas
Which Holds the Real Price Advantage?
The price of electricity per Btu based on marginal costs may be considerably lower than the price of natural gas when the grid is primarily supplied by wind and solar.
A New Face For PBR
Aligning Incentives in the Electric Utility Ecosystem
Incentives for most performance-based regulation do little to move the Utility of the Future agenda forward.
Kenya's Distributed Generation Growth
Changing Utility Development
Distributed generation offers increasing access to electricity in underserved areas of the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Balanced Leadership in The Heartland
Leadership Lyceum Podcast
A discussion about co-ops, IOUs and Green Bay legend Vince Lombardi.
Sustainability Disclosures
Focus on building and protecting shareholder value
Mr. Atkins spoke about the recent uptick in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related shareholder activism and proxy initiatives at investor-owned electric utilities.