Boards and Regulators Questions Asked
Finding Good Answers
Here is a list of questions my board member wanted me to answer.
Law & Lawyers
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.
Charge!
The Historic Mission Renewed
It is ironic. When the power of electricity is interrupted, only then do we see electricity.
Cooperative Power Leaders: Brian Heithoff
CEO, High West Energy
“We’ve been having conversations about how we can take advantage of blockchain technology.”
Picture Energy: Smart Cities Caucus on Capitol Hill
March 13th was a big day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The inaugural Smart Cities Caucus was hosted by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Democrat - New York and Congressman Darrell Issa, Republican - California.
In her introduction, Congresswoman Clarke emphasized four pillars to bring the American people and communities into the 21st century: connectivity, mobility, workforce, sustainability. See the magazine layout and photos here.
A Day (Two Actually) at the California PUC
Our largest utility commission
Interviews with the Five Commissioners and Seven Staff Leaders
Cooperative Power Leaders: Joe Brannan
CEO, North Carolina Electric Membership Corp.
“The cooperative business model offers the greatest flexibility to not only be nimble, but also to put control in the hands of members who have a voice and a vote.”