Parting Thoughts by a Regulatory Leader
Clean and Equitable Energy Future
Thoughts and insights on the pursuit of a clean and equitable energy future.
Fortnightly Magazine - January 2021
Portland General Electric Decarbonizing
Net Zero Emissions
We came up with a goal that has three elements, first being net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the enterprise by 2040.
Southern Co. Gas Decarbonizing
Net Zero Emissions
We began ONE Future in 2014. One of the key drivers was ensuring that natural gas is sustainable, as we transition into a lower or a net-zero carbon economy.
FCC Chair Pai Retires, Broadband Revolution Continues
Anterix
“Benefits include cybersecurity, where you can detach the network from the public internet and vulnerabilities that come through the public internet.”
Transforming Transmission
GridLiance
Building partnerships with rural electric cooperatives and small municipal utilities.
Safe Workforce Breakthrough
Urbint
Using AI to assess the risk of unsafe outcomes.
Safe Storage Breakthrough
NYPA, Cadenza Innovation
“Cadenza brought safety to the inside of the battery, instead of having to patch it around the battery.”
Saluting the Workforce at Large Public Power
Large Public Power Council
“LPPC created our Essential Utilities, Essential Workers campaign to give thanks to the men and women of public power who have been so dedicated throughout the pandemic.”
Wholesale Prices for 70,000 Grid Nodes, A History
Clarity's Tariff Library
“We can see how utility billing has changed over time, such as increases in monthly charges, introduction of real time tariffs, and increased use of minimum demand determinations.”
Hardware-Based Cybersecurity Rather Than Software-Based
Q-Net Security
“Network intrusion prevention with engineered hardware has tremendous value, ease of implementation, and low maintenance.”