Engineering Climate Change Challenge
Charles Bayless
We talked with retired utility leader Charles Bayless, who has served in several influential roles in the electricity business.
Law & Lawyers
Sheila Hollis: Energy Law Career
Partner/chair of the DC office of Duane Morris LLP
She was the first director of FERC's Office of Enforcement, establishing the office and its policies and procedures.
Let's Keep Electric Infrastructure Conversation Going
We Should Not Sit Around Until Major Blackout
We can’t wait another decade to start planning for our energy future.
Considerations for New Utility Business Model
Public Interest Comes First
A business model should maximize the long-term welfare of utility customers.
Jousting at Windmills
Maryland PSC Subsidizes Offshore Wind
Maryland’s residential and smaller business customers will bear the full cost of the subsidies.
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.
PUF Short Vids: Exelon Innovation Expo
Exelon's Innovation Expo
Passion and “energy” at Exelon’s Innovation Expo are captured in nine brief videos.
Pioneers Forever
Humanity's Drive to Achieve More
Like the Wrights' Flyers, electric energy was novel but not particularly relevant in the early days.
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.
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.