Law & Lawyers

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.

Maria Pope: Transformation Priorities

Portland GE

“To successfully make this transition, we must balance competing priorities, which requires us to continuously explore and innovate – simplifying processes, implementing new technologies and digital tools, and most important, continuing to put customers at the center of all we do.”

Talking Renewable Natural Gas

MDU Resources

“In Washington and Oregon, there is a larger push for decarbonization of our gas stream. We’re looking at purchasing RNG and providing both to all customers, and also providing that as a separate program for people who are interested in taking RNG at a slightly higher price.”