Perspective

The pandemic year emphasized the need for Consumer Advocates as the economy was battered, utility payments were put on hold, and disconnection moratoriums continued.

“We need to keep innovating and that’s why we’re rolling out our Energy Earthshots, which is this series of ambitious achievable targets to deliver these breakthroughs on the toughest remaining clean energy challenges of this decade.”

“Public power systems, both small and large understand the concept of living and working with urgency.”

This panel of public power leaders explored how they motivate their organizations to shift away from the status quo and foster strategic change, from making progress on carbon reduction goals to deploying new grid technologies and engaging key stakeholders to keep the process transparent, accountable, and equitable.

This panel of industry leaders found new ways to manage simultaneous crises while still inspiring and motivating others. Each CEO reflected on how his or her experience from the past year reshaped their views on crisis response and what it means to be resilient.

“This past year emphasized how public power systems are focused on serving a local community as our industry was impacted by wildfires and weather events on top of the operational and financial impacts of the pandemic.”

“Most agree that a net zero carbon emissions goal by 2035 is unachievable by the majority of public power utilities. A 2050 goal would still be difficult, but perhaps more achievable if there are breakthroughs in technology and the siting and permitting process is reformed.”

The PUF team brings you memorable moments from APPA CEO Joy Ditto’s opening remarks as she was in-person in Orlando, and from the virtual meeting in July.

A conversation with EPRI's vice president for energy supply and low-carbon resources.

EPRI looks at updating the grid for an electrified economy and solving the most difficult decarbonization challenges, with unprecedented resiliency for everyone.