Law & Lawyers

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.”

Distributech: Jim Thomson

Deloitte

“At the end of the day, companies are going to have to reliably be able to say, this is the situation from a full ESG standpoint in terms of the supply chains being utilized.”

Hawaii's Chair Completing His Term

Hawaii PUC

“We still are the most oil-dependent state in the nation and the most oil-dependent electricity systems. Our cost of energy remains extremely high. The sweet spot for these new technologies is it’s easier for them to be cost competitive here.”

NARUC's Next Leader Named

NARUC

“The one issue bringing all western Commissioners together is being asked to engage on how to design markets in the west. There are two organizations proposing competing day-ahead markets.”

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.”

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.

Fortnightly Under Forties: Profiles

Under Forties 2022

Meet PUF’s 2022 Under Forties, the up-and-coming rising stars of the utilities industry and utility regulation hailing from twenty-nine utilities, utility regulatory commissions, and other industry organizations.