Edison Congress in Rhyme
I Mean, It was Quite a Scene
Each spring the industry’s leaders convene To talk about maintaining a grid That is reliable, affordable, and clean.
Frontlines & Op-Ed
Roiling Uncharted Waters of the Economy
Are We Ready?
The public now expects stagflation, both increased inflation and increased unemployment. Will demand for electricity continue to surge when the economy weakens?
NARUC Winter Summit Week
Summarized in Rhyme
Its largest conference all-time, summarized here in rhyme.
When Seas Turn Rough, Flexibility Becomes Even More Critical
Changes
Societies can sail in calm waters, that suddenly become unforgiving and then come back later but to a different calm. Which is good advice for all those across the utilities industry feeling rather buffeted by the present winds of change. We are all adjusting and tuning strategies to continue to carry out our central mission to serve the public interest.
Energy Affordability Past, Present, Future
Ups and Downs
I’m confident our industry and our regulators are up to the challenge, as has been proven time and time again in our history. Energy will become even more affordable going forward.
PUF Now Powered by SEPA
Kinda Like Mr. Scott’s Warp Drive
SEPA clearly is as passionate about Public Utilities Fortnightly as we are. And is ready to invest aggressively to really ramp up our capacity and expand our service to you and the entire utility regulatory and policy community.
New Year Resolutions
Hold Me to Them
Have you made your resolutions yet for the new year? I have. Here they are, for all of you to see, hoping you’ll help me hold to them.
Affordability Rap
Making ends meet they cannot. They’re in a tough spot
Eminem I’m not. But if you were at the “How Can We Afford All This?” Luncheon, hosted by the Public Utilities Fortnightly team at NARUC’s Annual Meeting, you’ll long remember the compelling verses of my Affordability Rap.
Electric Service's Value Prop
Depends on Your Income
Is the value proposition for all utility customers the same? A high-income household may expend one percent or even less of its total expenditures on electricity, whereas a low-income household may expend three or four percent, or even more.
Innovation is a Foundation for a Corporation
Innovation Rhyme
Each October, PUF highlights and celebrates innovators at utilities with our Top Innovator Awards and at our Fortnightly Top Innovators conference.