State of Power by State
States are the Game
Let’s look at the sustainability of utility business models, regulatory traditions and customer value propositions.
Law & Lawyers
Ohio PUC: Alan Martin
Deputy Director, Transportation Department
“We’re busy. We’re a crossroads state, so we’ve got a lot of traffic coming through the state. There’s always work for us.”
State and Future of Power
Check out the diversity in these eight states.
Eight state commission chairs discuss where the electric utility industry and regulation are headed.
Ohio PUC: Howard Petricoff
Chief Analyst
“More challenging than setting cost-of-service based rates is conducting regulatory policy for the utility services now deemed competitive, pursuant to the state’s deregulation statutes.”
State and Future of Power: Arkansas
Ted Thomas, Chair, Arkansas PSC
“The key part of my job is to manage risk on behalf of ratepayers.”
Ohio PUC: Kristina Schaefer
Chief, Grid Modernization and Security
“A big part of PowerForward is setting a holistic policy for grid modernization, so that potential benefits aren’t being left on the table.”
State and Future of Power: Kentucky
Michael Schmitt, Chair, Kentucky PSC
“In eastern Kentucky, utilities are faced with serious challenges.”
Ohio PUC: Tammy Turkenton
Director, Rates and Analysis Department
“In a distribution rate case, it wouldn’t be unusual for 15 to 20 people to work on a particular case.”
State and Future of Power: Michigan
Sally Talberg, Chair, Michigan PSC
“Michigan’s energy supplies are expected to remain diverse, with several nuclear plants, pumped storage, coal, natural gas, renewable energy.”
Ohio PUC: John Williams
Service Monitoring and Enforcement
“We act as a window into the PUCO; folks can call here if they’re having problems communicating with their utility company or resolving a dispute.”