Public Will, Public Interest
Regulators’ Responsibilitie
Public utility regulation is not based on the principle of “popular will” as that is nowhere in the statutes or difficult to be found.
Law & Lawyers
Consumer Advocates Look Forward
Consumer Perspectives on Electrification
It’s hard to talk about consumer advocates as a monolith, just like it’s hard to talk about consumers being of one mind, but we certainly see a commonality of issues.
Pennsylvania PUC: Commissioner Norman Kennard
A Day at Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Norman Kennard is Pennsylvania Utility Commissioner.
Net Neutrality Debate Rages On
Can We Agree on Ground Rules for Debate?
We are much more likely to reach a successful resolution if we can observe three ground rules in the debate: clarity, honesty and civility.
EPRI's Customer Model of the Future
Consumer Perspectives on Electrification
EPRI is developing a framework for the Customer Model of the Future based on empirical load data and sound behavioral science.
Pennsylvania PUC: Jan Freeman
A Day at Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Jan Freeman is Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Picture Energy: GreenFire Energy Demonstration Project
Cool Geothermal
ECO2G is a fundamentally different geothermal power generation technology that has immediate potential in the near term.
EV Rate Research
Consumer Perspectives on Electrification
EPRI recently reviewed and assessed publicly-available EV rates, to inform utilities and stakeholders in the establishing and modifying rate designs.
Building Transmission: Dan Pope
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with Dan Pope, Chief Operating Officer of the Westlands Water District.
Picture Energy: Energy Storage Policy Forum, February 14
Held at the National Press Club, surging storage was the subject. Star speakers included Commissioners Carla Peterman from California, Dave Danner of Washington, Andy Tobin of Arizona and Jim Griffin of Hawaii, and FERC Commissioner Rob Powelson (still celebrating his Eagles' Super Bowl victory). It being Valentine's Day, the wise folks at the Energy Storage Association set the agenda's end at mid-afternoon.