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.”
Law & Lawyers
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.”
Picture Energy: Global Grid Forum, Vancouver BC
September 10-11
Sessions addressed strategies for maximizing value from existing transmission assets, and more.
Top Innovators: ABB
Profiles in Innovation
Luiz Cheim: In 15 to 20 years, nobody will do transformer inspections with humans.
Cybersecurity: Bruce Walker
Prepare, Protect, Respond
“Approach the sector as if it has already been compromised and recognize that the system was designed before computers were available.”