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Experts Show Us Their Crystal Balls on Power's Future

On the Future of Power

Navigant’s Karin Corfee, Rob Wilhite, Debbie Brannan, Ted Walker, Todd Williams, Konstantin Staschus, Dan Bradley, Shannon Graham, David O’Brien, Jan-Willem Bode, Mackinnon Lawrence, and Jan Vrins, with PUF’s Steve Mitnick
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Steve Mitnick, with Navigant experts

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Our Confidential Panel of Sixteen Senior Leaders on Electric Trends

Frank Feelings About the Future, Fully Off-the-Record

For the third year in a row, we talked with sixteen thought leaders from utilities (investor-owned and not), energy service companies, the regulatory and consumer advocacy communities, and trade associations. It was a distinguished group of senior executives representing many facets of the industry. We looked to different regions of the United States to make sure our coverage was representative and balanced.

Byline: 

Patricia McMurray

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Ohio PUC: Tom Johnson

Commissioner

“We know that when a manufacturer or industry is looking at a location, they’re considering what the energy rates are.”
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Steve Mitnick, with Commissioner Tom Johnson

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How Public Power Communities are Shaping Their Future

Personalizing Customers’ Energy Services

Where will the electric utility industry be in three to five years? From a federal policy perspective, it is hard to predict. Anyone who watches the news knows that it is a very volatile and unsettled environment in Washington right now. The midterm elections later this year add more uncertainty.
Byline: 

Sue Kelly

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Ohio PUC: Bethany Allen

Chief Commission Aide

“I present a thorough review to the chairman that highlights decision points, provides recommendations.”
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Steve Mitnick, with Bethany Allen

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Where are the Smart States?

Cities Seem to be Getting All the Limelight

Fiber to traffic lights will be as important as fiber to the home. States can do much to accelerate communications infrastructure for the necessary connectivity.
Byline: 

Steve Goodman

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