Perspective

With experience, utilities are now taking the next step: pushing innovation into the business.

“Hydropower is one of the largest generators of clean, renewable electricity.”

AABE is a resource for energy professionals of all backgrounds and their employers too.

“There is a chance we could be exposing the most sensitive, critical aspects of our grid to nations that might be contrary or hostile to the interest of the U.S. That is why the executive order is important.”

“We can take the software out of that device, analyze it, and tell you where it came from, concretely. We don’t need to take a vendor’s word for it. We can tell you what vulnerabilities are in there.”

How all of us can pitch in to help ensure our grid is cyber-secured.

“We see renewables becoming more dispatchable, meaning more controllable, with renewable operators combining wind, solar, hydropower, and storage – virtually or physically – to deliver committed production.”

“We have partnered with our regulators to help customers since the pandemic with suspension of disconnects, waiving of late fees, and financial assistance to eligible customers who are facing difficulty paying bills. We have also provided support to local charities.”

These organizations are already developing customer-centered strategies that reflect, and meet, their consumers’ growing demand for more electrification, control, and flexibility, and a growing expectation of change.

MACRUC’s incoming President Willie Phillips announced his theme for the upcoming year.