Perspective

“Grid resiliency is deeply intertwined with the influences of other infra­structures, and this impacts how we value grid improvements.”

“The simple, understandable definition of resiliency is: The ability to withstand a high impact, low probability event with little or no customer outages.”

“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.”

“Four critical transaction components define success in a merger – bid prices, net synergies (after costs-to-achieve), regulatory approvals, and integration execution.”

One roundtable with NYPA CEO Justin Driscoll, Seattle City Light CEO Debra Smith, JEA CEO Jay Stowe, Grant PUD CEO Rich Wallen, A second roundtable with LPPC President John Di Stasio, LIPA CEO Tom Falcone, GRDA CEO Dan Sullivan.

The National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources offers regulators and others a set of fundamental principles that can guide decisions about how to conduct BCAs and which cost tests to use in their jurisdiction.

PPL Electric Utilities wins the President’s Award. The Achievement Awards go to PPL Electric Utilities, Florida Power & Light in two different areas, Con Edison, Southern California Edison, and Eversource.