Mississippi PSC: Rickey Cotton
Director - Pipeline Safety
“I assign inspectors an area throughout the state and let them stay about two years to make sure that they don’t bond too much with the operator.”
Law & Lawyers
Former NV Energy Exec Looks Back
Conversation with Michael Yackira
Yackira was at the center of – and a driver of – some of the industry’s biggest developments of the last quarter century. He remains active on boards and in charitable activities but seems keen to contribute more.
Top Innovators: Team of Seven PSEG Employees Nominated
Profiles in Innovation
A conversation with PSEG’s Emmanuel Ansah, Will Barnes, Lauren Biernacki, Julie Duncan, Lisa Garcia, Sal Orsino, and Jared Osorio.
Mississippi PSC: Public Utilities Staff
A Day at the Mississippi PSC
“The Public Utilities Staff was split away from the Commission in 1990, so we are a separate independent agency. We provide advisory and investigative services to the PSC.”
Customer Centricity
Lynchpin of Utility Strategy
Every CEO is seeking to create the utility of the future, but the strategy has been focused on cost cutting and changing the mix of generating plants. But the disruption is originating with the customer, and the strategy has to be customer centric.
Top Innovators: PPL Electric Utilities
Profiles in Innovation
A conversation with Patrick Barnett, Mychal Kistler, and Ihab Salet at PPL Electric Utilities.
Nation’s Thought Leaders Talk About Prepare, Protect, Respond
Cybersecurity Special Feature
This magazine explores issues faced by a variety of participants including utility executives, regulators, and outside experts examining their perspectives on cyber-defense, preparedness, and digital resilience.
Picture Energy: NYPA Earns Gold Standard for Asset Management
September 25
NYPA CEO Gil Quiniones welcomed folks to the celebration, recognizing the hard work and dedication of NYPA employees.
Top Innovators: Southern Company
Profiles in Innovation
Clifton Black: Visualization is a critical component of situational awareness that often does not get the focus and attention it deserves.
Cybersecurity: Brian Harrell
Prepare, Protect, Respond
“When utilities are struggling with a malware issue, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, physical security events, emergency management, and response and recovery issues, we are there in their time of need.”