Deregulation Meets Markets
Econ 101 Shows the Way
We must pass a carbon tax or cap-and-trade legislation to limit carbon dioxide emissions and phase out fossil fuels, including a large portion of our natural gas, to achieve a renewable future.
Law & Lawyers
Maine PUC: Commissioner Bruce Williamson
Unique Conversations
"I’d like to see a thoughtful integration of renewables into the generation mix, and I emphasize mix."
NARUC and USAID Exchange with Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission
Four U.S. State Commissions in Jakarta
Three Staff members from the Georgia Public Service Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission and Jamaica Office of Utilities Regulation, plus a Commissioner from the Illinois Commerce Commission participated in the NARUC-sponsored Partnership Exchange with the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission.
Maine PUC: Faith Huntington
Director for Electric and Gas
"There is no wholesale power purchase contract between the utility and the supplier."
Maine PUC: Jeff McNelly
Director for Telecom and Water
"We’re starting to see more rate cases that are requesting 15% or more rate increases."
Maine PUC: Mitch Tannenbaum
General Counsel
"A separate agency does siting and environmental reviews."
Maine PUC: Maria Jacques
Director for Emergency Communications
"Carriers are not prepared today to send video to 911. The standards are still in development."
Maine PUC: Derek Davidson
Director for Consumer Assistance and Safety
"We’re unique in the country, in that if a customer has a complaint about a utility practice and we have jurisdiction, we can issue a decision that is binding on the customer as well as the utility.
Maine PUC: Harry Lanphear
Director for Administration
"I’m proud to say that we’ve kept our assessment flat the last three years."
Maine PUC: Paulina Collins
Legislative Liaison
"We work collaboratively to provide information to the Legislature and we are often told by legislators how helpful our information is to them."