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Maryland PSC: Executive Secretary

State Commissions

“I work with our Office of General Counsel, when we get a Public Information Act request, to handle our agency’s response. We work with the Department of Information Technology – an arm of state government – to facilitate those requests, if necessary.”
Byline: 

Andrew Johnston

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Maryland PSC: Chief Public Utility Law Judge

State Commissions

“On certain cases, we get advisers appointed to us, who are Technical Staff members who get walled off. Under that arrangement, we’re free to discuss the case with them and they’re always a big help.”
Byline: 

Ryan "Chuck" McLean

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APPA National Conference: Welcome

Memorable Moments

“Most agree that a net zero carbon emissions goal by 2035 is unachievable by the majority of public power utilities. A 2050 goal would still be difficult, but perhaps more achievable if there are breakthroughs in technology and the siting and permitting process is reformed.”
Byline: 

Joy Ditto

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Maryland PSC: Associate General Counsel

State Commissions

“A lot of my work has dealt with some of the larger, complex rate cases that have come before the Commission, particularly the recent multi-year rate plans filed by two Maryland utilities.”
Byline: 

Deirdre Lynch

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Resilience and Response: A CEO Perspective

APPA National Conference

This panel of industry leaders found new ways to manage simultaneous crises while still inspiring and motivating others. Each CEO reflected on how his or her experience from the past year reshaped their views on crisis response and what it means to be resilient.
Byline: 

Jolene Thompson et al.

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Leading Utility Transformation

APPA National Conference

This panel of public power leaders explored how they motivate their organizations to shift away from the status quo and foster strategic change, from making progress on carbon reduction goals to deploying new grid technologies and engaging key stakeholders to keep the process transparent, accountable, and equitable.
Byline: 

Joy Ditto et al.

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