Water Utilities Too
PUF’s Steve Mitnick Visits American Water
As American Water CEO Susan Story points out, water is more essential to life than anything else.
Law & Lawyers
Sewing Faster, with Solar Power
SELCO Foundation developed solar-powered sewing machines
For millions of people in India, going to the local tailor remains less costly than buying ready-to-wear clothing.
PUF AV: PJM Grid 20-20
Baltimore September 18-19
Short videos with six speakers at panels for Cyber & Physical Security and Operations & Markets.
American Water: Susan Story
President and CEO
“Our customers see water fall from the sky: they think it must be free. They don’t think about what it costs to treat it, then get it to their homes.”
Picture Energy: Summer Conference of AESP
August 29 - 31, Toronto
The Association of Energy Services Professionals' Summer Conference, held this year north of the border, was entitled: 'Times They Are EE-Changin.' Paraphrasing Bob Dylan. The host was Alectra Utilities, which serves municipalities north and west of Toronto.
Reading the Tea Leaves
Clues from DOE report
The recent DOE report gives FERC leadership plenty to consider, and FERC has no shortage of tools at its disposal should it decide to act.
American Water: Dr. Ben Stanford
Senior Dir., Water Research & Dev.
“We developed a process that lets you lower the aeration cost, lower the amount of air you’re putting into the water.”
Pic of the Month: FERC Filled Seats
PUF was there Sept. 20 when FERC held its historic monthly meeting after a long period lacking a quorum.
Geothermal Cooperation in Kenya
New Zealand Shares Best Practices
How could Kenya utilize resources without infringing on cultural and spiritual beliefs? Halfway around the world, New Zealand faces a similar challenge.
American Water: Tour of a Water Plant
How water is collected, treated and transported
PUF’s Steve Mitnick toured the Delaware River Regional Water Treatment Plant with Eric Hahn, NJ American Water.