Perspective

“The cherry on top of those factors, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development, is inflows of foreign direct investment in Africa yield the highest return, more than any other region.”

“The rating agencies collect ESG data from various sources, including direct communication with companies, company disclosures, regulatory filings, industry reports, and third-party data providers.”

“As highlighted in Guidehouse’s “State and Future of the Power Industry” 2023 report, utilities are increasingly embracing the changing world in which they operate and making critical investments to achieve their goals.”

“Utilities are in different stages of development on this journey. Those on the leading edge are viewing risk differently and are open to taking thoughtful, calculated risks as a business imperative for the potential benefit of progress and innovation.”

“We modeled the job creation and economic benefits of the renewable energy projects that PJM will attempt to pass through the interconnection queue in the next four years as PJM implements reforms recently approved by FERC.”

Excerpts from the premier session of the Edison Electric Institute’s annual convention, the CEO Roundtable, including Ameren Executive Chair Warner Baxter, Edison International CEO Pedro Pizarro, and Portland General Electric CEO Maria Pope.

Conversations with Commissioner Ann Rendahl, Chair Carrie Zalewski, and Commissioner Eric Skrmetta with PUF’s Paul Kjellander, former NARUC President.

“More than ever before, the utilities that operate the grid, their regulators, and society at large, understand their fates should be increasingly intertwined going forward. Climate change and GHG reduction mandates make DER integration a necessity, along with building and transportation electrification.”

“We see opportunities, especially with the Inflation Reduction Act. There’s a lot of benefit to coal plant repurposing from a cost-per-megawatt-hour savings with the tax credit. You gain more tax credit benefit from hydrogen production.”

“Our annual GEF reflects the mission of EEI International Programs: to enable electrification around the world. We made our virtual conference free and accessible to all, recognizing that expanding energy industry knowledge and collaboration is crucial.”