Regulatory Wayfinding
Hawaii PUC's Decade-Long Journey
Hawaii is blessed by abundant solar and other renewable energy resources but challenged by the volatility of the cost of imported fossil fuels.
Fortnightly Magazine - October 2018
Net Metering FAQ
Rate Design and Subsidies
The NEM debate transcends regulatory boundaries and embodies a full-throttled argument under oath between divergent experts who are cross-examined by the opposing attorneys.
Two More Vets in Energy
Ensuring Continued Job Success
Two veterans describe how military service imbues men and women with discipline, technical skills, commitment, and leadership attributes, which translates into valuable skills for effective employment in the energy industry.
Transportation Power
On GridWise Alliance EV White Paper
Report offers eight recommendations on key issues in transportation electrification including the role of utilities, the synergy between the grid and charging infrastructure, and what will be needed to accelerate acceptance of EVs by the public.
Transportation Power: Scott Prochazka
On GridWise Alliance EV White Paper
"It’s time to accelerate the infrastructure-charging discussion and find the solutions, so that as EVs become more numerous, the infrastructure will be ready."
Transportation Power: BGE and GridWise Alliance
On GridWise Alliance EV White Paper
"The GridWise white paper reinforces the need for utilities to play a key role in the expansion of EV charging stations to the benefit of customers and communities."
Transportation Power: Thomas Ashley
On GridWise Alliance EV White Paper
"Greater recognition of the value of one-way managed charging will then make it easier over time to get to the point where bidirectional charging can proliferate."
Does Europe Have a Handle on Its Energy Future?
Leaders or Laggards
We expected to find that Europeans had figured out a pathway to a clean-energy future, but to our surprise, this was not the case. We found Europeans tackling many of the same challenges we face in the United States.
Energy Efficiency Link to Energy Storage
Conversation with Energy Storage Association
Energy storage will allow consumers to keep the lights on even when the grid is down.
Broadband Gap – Rocket Science?
Ending the Disparity
The FCC is trying to accelerate 5G deployment through spectrum allocations and eliminating or reducing the need for regulatory approvals.