American Public Power Association's National Conference
Memorable Moments
The PUF team brings you memorable moments from APPA CEO Joy Ditto’s opening remarks as she was in-person in Orlando, and from the virtual meeting in July.
Law & Lawyers
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.”
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.”
Maryland PSC: Director of Consumer Affairs Division
State Commissions
“I have been working on rolling out a CRM system that’s also going to be a new complaint portal for the Consumer Affairs Division.”
APPA National Conference: 2020-21 Board Chair's Remarks
Memorable Moments
“This past year emphasized how public power systems are focused on serving a local community as our industry was impacted by wildfires and weather events on top of the operational and financial impacts of the pandemic.”
September 4, 1882
Lewis Latimer
A short story on the birth of the electric utilities industry, from the viewpoint of Lewis Latimer, who turned 34 that day.
PUF Latimer Scholars Trevor Melton and Jordana Greaux-Gist
Scholarships
A conversation with two of the six talented high school seniors won PUF Latimer Scholarships, formed in collaboration with AABE and funded by the corporate supporters of Steve Mitnick’s book “Lewis Latimer, the First Hidden Figure,” CPS Energy, Dentons, Energy Impact Partners, FirstEnergy Corp., Guidehouse and Xcel Energy.
Banner Year for State Leadership in Energy Efficiency
Post-Pandemic Job Creation
“Energy efficiency represents the kind of infrastructure investment that will power our economy as we emerge from the throes of the coronavirus pandemic.”
Old Insurance Policies Could Be Worth Their Weight in Gold, Part 1
Environmental Contamination
State environmental agencies continue to discover long-hidden contamination around the country. Contamination may turn up after dredging activities, ground water sampling or new building projects on redeveloped sites. When these discoveries are made, those agencies begin the process of finding the source of pollution, which may require historical research on old uses of the surrounding properties.
'Front Lines to Power Lines' Preview
Veterans
A preview of PUF’s new book on military veterans in the utilities industry.