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PUF Annual Pulse of Power Survey

Guidehouse

“Resilience is increasingly top of mind – despite the growing frequency and severity of extreme weather events and fires – but it is cybersecurity, rather than physical security and grid hardening, where utility industry participants see the greatest risk currently.”
Byline: 

Mackinnon Lawrence et al.

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Feeling Young

Remarkable Under Forties

We expect much more from these Fortnightly Under Forties and look forward to seeing where they go in their careers.
Byline: 

Lori Burkhart

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New Mexico PRC: Chair Joseph Maestas

State Commissions

“We’re showing progress by making headway on the backlog of rulemakings, filling key positions, being proactive instead of reactive. We want to make sure at the end of this calendar year, when we’re all termed out of office, we hand over the keys to an agency that is in a much better place than when we found it.”
Byline: 

Joseph Maestas

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New Mexico PRC: Vice Chair Cynthia Hall

State Commissions

“We recently established a new rule on Community Solar implementation, and other rulemaking dockets we hope to successfully complete include interconnection, grid modernization, and transportation electrification.”
Byline: 

Cynthia Hall

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New Mexico PRC: Commissioner Theresa Becenti-Aguilar

State Commissions

“When I work with my colleagues, I make them understand how Native American tribes respond to issues we deal with on a daily basis and the living conditions. I also express my voice and vote on all utility matters for the whole State of New Mexico.”
Byline: 

Theresa Becenti-Aguilar

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New Mexico PRC: Commissioner Jefferson Byrd

State Commissions

“The Energy Transition Act is going to change the landscape for the Commission and utilities. We’re going from a firm power supply to alternative energy. That’s going to be a challenge to make sure you keep the lights on without any of the traditional firm power sources.”
Byline: 

Jefferson Byrd

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Fortnightly Under Forties: In Their Own Words

Under Forties 2022

Who are the up-and-coming rising stars of the utilities industry and utility regulation? This year eighty Under Forties are featured hailing from twenty-nine utilities, utility regulatory commissions, and other industry organizations. We asked them three questions about their careers and then highlight each one individually.
Byline: 

Lori Burkhart

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