From Perimeter to Pole: Rhizome
Grid
“Everyone in the regulatory space wants to understand outcomes. When a utility spends ratepayer dollars, stakeholders must see the resulting risk reduction.”
Fortnightly Magazine - July 2026
From Perimeter to Pole: TS Conductor
Grid
“By upgrading the existing grid, advanced conductors slash deployment timelines from decades to months, integrating large loads faster and more affordably.”
From Perimeter to Pole: Osmose
Grid
“By implementing a systematic assessment and restoration program, utilities can double that lifespan, extracting 100 to 150 years of reliable service out of a single transmission asset.”
2026 NARUC Summer Policy Summit, A First Look
NARUC
“At the Summer meeting, NARUC will address issues of reliability, data centers, large loads, affordability, and utility infrastructure, because my sub-theme for this year is about the importance and need for reliable and resilient infrastructure.”
NARUC-NASEO Comprehensive Electricity Planning Initiative
Roadmaps
“NARUC and NASEO, in conjunction with 25 state agencies, have collaborated since early 2025 to develop comprehensive electricity planning roadmaps through a series of virtual and in-person workshops.”
Honoring Lineworkers
T&D
In celebration of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, PUF’s Paul Kjellander speaks with former lineman Rich Walje, and Idaho Power lineworkers Jesse Allen, Kyle Bligh, and Isaiah Krohn.
Honoring Lineworkers: Rich Walje
Rocky Mountain Power
“A good line crew working is almost like watching a ballet, particularly when you have a couple of men on a pole climbing and working together. You anticipate each other’s moves.”
Honoring Lineworkers: Jesse Allen
Idaho Power
“A lot of our projects are rebuilding lines at higher voltage, bigger wire, and sometimes multiple bundle conductors where traditionally it’s been single conductors. They’re building up to handle all the growth.”
Honoring Lineworkers: Kyle Bligh
Idaho Power
“Safety has got to be our first priority. It’s my responsibility to look out for all the guys I’m working with and vice versa. Everyone’s responsible for each other’s safety and speaking up about it is of the utmost importance.”
Honoring Lineworkers: Isaiah Krohn
Idaho Power
“Line school was a big part of getting over that fear. It’s repetition and taking one step at a time. Climbing a pole for the first time was scary, but you get on a pole and say, ‘Okay, one more step.’”