Public Utilities Fortnightly Quant Services
Monthly Summary Report: July 2017
We track quantitatively the monthly trends in the value of electricity, the grid's carbon footprint, and the grid's integration of distributed and intermittent generation.
Law & Lawyers
Unleashing Utility Innovation
Orchestration in the Energy Cloud
The economies-of-scale, one-way delivery model is fading. Performance, choice command a premium.
PUF Short Vids: Exelon Innovation Expo
Exelon's Innovation Expo
Passion and “energy” at Exelon’s Innovation Expo are captured in nine brief videos.
Really Impact the Debate
New PUF Audio Video
If in 1928 it was critical to write in an easy engaging style, it is that much more necessary today to be short, emotive, visual. The New York Times thinks that as well.
Emulating California's Renewable Energy Initiatives
Challenges for Mass. and New York
What hurdles do New York and Massachusetts face in meeting their renewable portfolio standards?
Pioneers Forever
Humanity's Drive to Achieve More
Like the Wrights' Flyers, electric energy was novel but not particularly relevant in the early days.
An Inside Look at the Illinois Commerce Commission
A diverse group navigating a dynamic time of change
Chairman Brien Sheahan, Commissioner Sherina Maye Edwards, Commissioner John Rosales, Acting Commissioner Sadzi Oliva and Executive Director Cholly Smith
European Energy Regulators and Cybersecurity
Preventing Vulnerability
Reliability is the primary objective for utilities; cybersecurity must support this critical goal.
Educating Decision-Makers on Managing Utility Risk
Preparing for Emergencies
Legislators, commissioners, and governors' staffs would benefit from a tabletop exercise to see how much pre-planning is necessary.
Illinois Commerce Commission: Chairman Brien Sheahan
“We are the most diverse commission.”
"It’s essential we continue to attract very talented and diverse people to public service."