Perspective

“We’re convening utilities from around the world to share experiences and come up with new solutions to emerging challenges and seize the opportunities of the changing global energy landscape.”

“The complexity of this process cannot be overstated. Integrated system planning and operations serves as a framework to tie together disparate data sets, connecting internal operations with external stakeholders driving overall architecture.”

“By establishing flexibility hubs across various regulatory landscapes, markets, and climates, DCFlex can serve as a critical proof of concept for integrating data centers into the grid.”

“As a former utility regulator who was always concerned about affordability and conserving energy, a gift pack that included all the materials needed to insulate the attic and save money on energy seemed like a great idea.”

“Pundits point to the end of electric vehicle tax credits, and yet the appointment of Elon Musk who fathered the EV would suggest a complete contradiction.”

“While nearly all organizations now use the cloud, today’s regulated utilities are not able to maximize the use of these technologies due to the lack of clarity within the NERC CIP standards and NERC’s Rules of Procedure.”

“The aggregate load growth that electric vehicles are going to add to the grid is significantly less on a year-over-year basis than with the air conditioning revolution or compared to data centers. It’s meaningful, but you’ve got to put it in perspective.”

“In these bilateral meetings, we shared insights into the U.S. clean energy journey while learning about Germany’s ambitious, government-mandated climate goals, the progress and plans for their clean energy transition, and their commitment to customer engagement.”

The 2024 NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference held in Anaheim from November 10-13 was a resounding success. Enjoy and learn from these excepts of panels discussing Wildfires, Natural Gas Demand, and Electric and Water Best Practices.

“This year’s annual meeting was not only a unique forum for robust exchange of ideas and insights with one another, it was also a celebration of the exceptional level of commitment and the high quality of collective effort of our members and industry partners.”