Picture Energy: Transition Thought Leaders Gathered in Houston
Reuters
Panels about North America’s transition toward net zero were jam-packed with execs who each individually and certainly in aggregate can move the needle to combat climate change.
Law & Lawyers
In the Year 2023
It’s a Small World
At this time of global geopolitical tension, one is reminded how fortunate we are in North America and how central we are to staving off the scariest scenarios.
Interoperability and Trust in the Global Energy Transition
JERA, Intertrust Technologies
“We force device makers to interoperate and work within a heterogenous network. That’s not easy to do. We authenticate and provide means to certify the device. In that way, JERA and other companies we work with are immune to vendor lock.”
IOU CEO From the Desert, on the Energy Transition
Arizona Public Service
“We typically lose 290 poles a year to monsoon. We lost more than 800 this time, plus transmission towers. This is where we focus on building a resilient electrical system. Our stopper pole program is a great example. If we have a long line of wood poles, we’ll put stopper poles as a prevention.”
How Commercial EVs Mean Growth for Utilities
Oliver Wyma
“Utilities are uniquely positioned to bring together and advise all stakeholders to address the operational and technological challenges associated with installing a wide enough network of high-powered chargers for commercial vehicles.”
First Year at FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
“What I’m focused on is making sure we bring everybody to the table, and we work together in a bipartisan manner. I believe that FERC is a bipartisan Commission for a reason. FERC is an independent agency for a reason. As a regulator, I guard that independence.”
Decision Point: Electric Cooperatives Call for a More Resilient Future
La Plata Electric, Tri State G&T
“It is time for a win for rural electric cooperative members nationwide who wish to pursue flexible, innovative energy solutions.”
Full Agenda at National Association of State Energy Officials NASEO
NASEO
“We expect to see an initial, about one fifth of $2.5 billion in grid resilience formula funding for states to be in the states’ hands sometime next spring to summer.”
Joint Federal-State Task Force on Electric Transmission
Picture Energy
This meeting's agenda with all 15 Commissioners was Addressing Regulatory Gaps/Challenges in Oversight of Transmission Development.
From CFO to Major Equity Investor
QIC
“We’re active asset managers, typically with at least majority control. We have representation on the boards and are in constant communication with our companies.”