Rhode Island: Jonathan Schrag
Smarter States, Smarter Communities
"Street lights as critical real estate to develop into small cell technology for advanced communications is exciting."
Law & Lawyers
How REV Connect’s Innovation Sprints Redefine Utility Procurement
Age-Old Power of Deadlines
Tight deadlines and face-to-face utility pitches fueled an approach to transform New York State utilities' procurement processes.
Smart is Worth the Effort
Facing Headwinds
Smart communities work by creating a triangle of collaboration with the utility, technology provider and community.
Decarbonization and RIIO in the U.K.
Look Across the Pond
When a taxi driver offers a stock tip, it usually means that it is time to sell. When the taxi driver brings up climate policy, you wonder how the issue became taxi cab parlance.
Smart All Over
Navigant on Smart Communities
Navigant’s managing director introduces a series providing a comprehensive look at what is needed to build smart communities.
New Puerto Rico Energy Policy
Implementation Challenges
This article describes the post-hurricanes scenarios that led to the development of a new policy, the importance of microgrids, a description of the new proposed energy policy that passed the Puerto Rico Senate last November, and implementation challenges of the new proposed policy.
Pathway to Smart City Resiliency: The Microgrid Platform
Navigant on Smart Communities
While several utilities have successfully rate-based microgrids, many also have struggled.
Why Renewables Are Worth More Than We Believe
Carbon, Cost, Change
Proponents on each side claim to be cheaper than the other side by excluding large externality costs.
The Connected City: A Platform for City Planners, Citizens, and Utilities
Navigant on Smart Communities
Pervasive citywide connectivity will support new revenue streams for municipalities.
Fortnightly State of State Regulation Luncheon
Celebrate February Eleventh
Join PUF at the NARUC Winter Policy Summit for a luncheon with an engaging panel discussion.