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.
Law & Lawyers
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."
Public Power Forward
Technology & Customer Expectations
APPA's Public Power Forward initiative acts as an information clearinghouse for our members, helping them learn from each other.
Positioning for the Next Deal
Small Utility M&A Opportunities
Utilities need to focus on these three areas to have the best chance of success.
Illinois Commerce Commission: Commissioner Sherina Maye Edwards
“Motto: Dance like no one is watching.”
"Establishing the Office of Diversity and Community Affairs was huge. That was a win for this entire agency.”
Regulatory Strategy and Tactics
A Rate Case Means Risk
There is only one book for utility executives looking for the specific topic of “The Grand Strategy of the Rate Case.”
Chris Gould a Likely Top Forty Innovator
Nikola Tesla Corner
Gould is part curator, part impresario of innovative ideas, initiatives and implementation.
Illinois Commerce Commission: Commissioner John Rosales
“Everything we do has a reaction from the industry.”
“Whatever we do, we do it in a way that it’s going to be best for all, and not to be burdensome on the business community and on utilities.”
Decreasing Power Prices Pressure Nuclear Fleet
Spotlight on Merchant Markets
Nuclear plants likely to be most at risk for early closure are in deregulated wholesale markets.
Great Commissioners I've Known
I started to make a list, but it soon got out of control.
My 39-year career in utility regulation and policy has been enriched by hundreds of friends.