Law & Lawyers

Owen Young Award: Tom Fanning

Southern Company

“We’re about the only one with robust proprietary research and development. We’re by far the biggest partner with the Department of Energy on joint research. We’ve always viewed research and development as a way to develop the arrows in our quiver to influence the future.”

Driving the EV Revolution from Two Directions

EVs

PUF presents two companies driving the EV revolution. EY Americas has experts focused on collaboration across the ecosystem and helping clients embrace EV adoption. Fermata Energy was founded with intentions of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and the transition to renewable energy.

IRA-IIJA Funding: Melissa Boyd

Idaho Power

“We submitted two concept papers for the GRIP programs aimed at grid resiliency infrastructure. One for grid modernization and infrastructure enhancement to reduce wildfire. We were invited to apply on two concept papers, which is remarkable because about 50% were requested to apply for a grant.”

Communicating the Utility ESG Story, Part 1

Eye on Credit Rating Agencies

“The rating agencies collect ESG data from various sources, including direct communication with companies, company disclosures, regulatory filings, industry reports, and third-party data providers.”

Cool Transmission Lines

VEIR

“VEIR is building a new generation of high-capacity transmission lines that can go over long distances, giving five to ten times more power in the same right-of-way space used with a conventional conductor.”

Picture Energy: EEI 2023

Edison Electric Institute

Jam-packed with sessions on the continuing mission and contemporary challenges of the electric industry, get a glimpse of the proceedings at Edison Electric Institute's Annual Convention in Austin.

Keystone Policy Center Annual Leadership Awards

Memorable Moments

In the stunning atrium ballroom of the National Portrait Gallery, the Keystone Policy Center gave its Annual Leadership Awards to FERC Chair Willie Phillips; Tri-State G&T CEO Duane Highley; Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon; ClearPath Founder Jay Faison; and CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O’Donnell.