Building Transmission: Frances Mizuno
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with Frances Mizuno, Assistant Executive Director for the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority.
Law & Lawyers
Picture Energy: NARUC Winter Meeting, February 11 - 14
FERC Chair Kevin McIntyre detailed the Commission's direction on grid resilience, pipeline permitting, PURPA reform and more. Ralph Cavanagh of NRDC battled Phil Moeller of EEI, rhetorically, in an epic fight billed as another Rumble in the Jungle. But before referee Travis Kavulla of the Montana commission separated the heavyweights, Cavanagh and Moeller agreed to collaborate to accelerate the clean energy transition. Keynoter Michael Webber explained and entertained on the water-energy nexus. He'll never be admitted to the Slow Talkers of America (Bob and Ray's mythical club).
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.
Cooperative Power Leaders: Jeff Wadsworth
CEO, Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association
PUF's Steve Mitnick: Jeff, tell me a little about your organization.
Jeff Wadsworth: It's in a great part of the country. We're located in northern Colorado, and we service approximately forty-two thousand meters. That number continues to tick upward. We service Larimer County, Weld County, and Boulder counties, in the northern Front Range.
Boards and Regulators Questions Asked
Finding Good Answers
Here is a list of questions my board member wanted me to answer.
Cooperative Power Leaders: Kevin Short
CEO, Anza Electric Co-op
“Most people take electric utilities for granted. That presents a challenge from a communications standpoint, because we need to keep our message relevant, interesting, and fresh.”
Picture Energy: Edison Electric Institute’s International Luncheon
EEI continues to expand its international reach through multiple initiatives under its charismatic VP - International, Dr. Lawrence Jones. More member utilities from beyond the U.S., interns from these utilities serving at EEI, and more information-sharing across borders.
And the annual International Luncheon. We were fortunate to get an invite, along with utility and government representatives from around the globe.
This year's keynote speaker was futurist Duncan Stewart, Deloitte's extraordinary director of technology, media & telecommunications research.
Cooperative Power Leaders: Barbara Nick
President and CEO, Dairyland Power Cooperative
“Beneficial and efficient electrification is a more sustainable answer for society.”
Picture Energy: Institute for Electric Innovation's Powering the People
Lisa Wood is executive director of the Institute for Electric Innovation. Plus, she's VP - customer solutions at the EEI. On March 7th, the IEI brought together thought leaders at the beautiful Newseum in Washington, D.C. to discuss energy solutions for customers, both large and small. Panelists included a range of utility, regulatory, customer, vendor and environmental leaders.