Changing of the Guard: Judith Jagdmann
NARUC
“At the upcoming Annual Meeting, we’ll hear about the role of natural gas in supporting a resilient, reliable, and clean energy grid.”
Law & Lawyers
Changing of the Guard: Michael Caron
NARUC
“Let’s find ways to find common ground because we’re not always going to agree, but we can work together to find ways that can move certain issues forward.”
Commissioner Wright on Nuclear's Future
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
“We recognize the NRC can license new and advanced designs using existing regulations, but applicants need exemptions to do so. Nobody wants to use the exemption process indefinitely to regulate. At some point, regulations need to be aligned.”
Balancing M&A Benefits
Achieving Equitable Outcomes
“Four critical transaction components define success in a merger – bid prices, net synergies (after costs-to-achieve), regulatory approvals, and integration execution.”
Supercharging Pumped Hydro in Australia and Now in U.S.
Sunshine Hydro
A conversation about optimizing the cycling of pumped hydro to get the most from regional clean energy sources and uses.
EEI is Global
EEI International Programs
“In the spirit of Benjamin Franklin, who was the first U.S. diplomat and considered the father of electricity, we believe electricity is an important diplomatic tool for addressing the myriad global challenges.”
Organization Culture Can Support Global Energy Evolution
Setting the Tone
“Strong leaders focused on healthy, mission-based, and inclusive cultures are the glue that holds an organization together through change and tough times.”
Hydrogen is the First Element
Itron
“The conversion process through the simple method of electrolysis is not one hundred percent effective, but it is much better than throwing away renewable energy when there is not enough demand.”
Alliance to Save Energy Launches Energy 2040
Alliance to Save Energy
“If we are going to do this, it must be equitable, ensure reliability and resiliency, and it has to be affordable. The point of our work is to figure out what that means, decide what kinds of policies to get there, and how long is this going to take.”
Arizona Commission's Second Annual Supplier Diversity Summit
Diversity Summit
Arizona Corporation Commission’s Chair Lea Márquez Peterson hosted this event, featuring Hispanics in Energy CEO José Pérez, Arizona Public Service VP of Supply Chain Juli West, Tucson Electric Power/UNS Energy Director of Supply Chain Jeanine Tracey, Arizona G&T Cooperatives Director of Energy Services Chris Jimenez, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative CEO Jason Bowling, Southwest Gas Director of DEI and Supplier Diversity Courtney Moore, Southwest Gas Manager of Diversity Programs Telma Lopez, EPCOR USA VP of Corporate Services Rebecca Burleigh, with remarks by Arizona Commissioner Sandra Kennedy.