Ten Moving Moments at EEI 2020
Virtual Conferences
Particularly meaningful words by Warner Baxter, Tom Fanning, Haley Fisackerly, Ben Fowke, Brad Hall, Ralph Izzo, Bethany Owen, Vince Sorgi, Sean Trauschke, and Monica Whiting
Perspective
Emerging Value of Carbon Capture for Utilities
The Brattle Group
“The value of non-intermittent, dispatchable emission-free power, which carbon capture can provide, is likely to be substantial and qualitatively different than today.”
How Much Does Cybersecurity Really Cost?
NARUC
The new USAID-NARUC Cyber Guide is intended to assist regulators in defining tariffs by establishing a regulatory approach to enhance the cybersecurity stance of power systems.
Behavioral v. Structural Energy Efficiency
Oracle Utilities
“The idea behind structural energy efficiency is you’re doing a physical change out to a building, whether a home or commercial building. On the behavioral side, it’s the human component.”
Restoring Iowa from Derecho
Storm Recovery
Iowa rarely, if ever, witnessed a storm that left more devastation in its wake.
Broadband – Learning from the Pandemic
A Silver Lining?
This real-world stress test reinforces the need to close the digital divide.
Asset Replacement Based on Risk Modeling
Emerging Practices
This article examines common weaknesses in methodologies IOUs employ when developing benefit-cost analyses for grid investment proposals.
Should Governors or Voters Select Utility Commissioners?
An Evolving Answer
The governor has much discretion in appointing Commissioners that may not reflect the preference of the general population.
Gas Ban as Confiscation of Property
Reconsider Compensation Policy
The gas utility investor is put in a different position with electrification than under all prior stranded cost experience where the enterprise continues in business.
M&A Amid Masks
COVID-19
It’s no surprise that folks hit the pause button on M&A as they looked to shore up balance sheets and liquidity needs and scenario plan around an unknown like COVID-19.”