NARUC Summer Policy Summit
See You in Austin
I smiled when I realized NARUC was holding its 2023 Summer Policy Summit in Austin, Texas.
Law & Lawyers
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.
Three Commission Leaders on the Move
NARUC, ICC, SEARUC
Conversations with Commissioner Ann Rendahl, Chair Carrie Zalewski, and Commissioner Eric Skrmetta with PUF’s Paul Kjellander, former NARUC President.
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.
USEA 2023 Annual Membership Meeting
Memorable Moments
The United States Energy Association hosted its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Public Policy Forum at the Press Club, convening members and stakeholders to preview the future of the energy industry.
ICC Chair Steps Down
Illinois Commerce Commission
“If I had one wish, we would have more interregional transmission planning and be addressing the seams issue. That is a need and can be the solution for the number of renewables that need to come online across our country, particularly to address reliability issues and extreme weather events.”
EV Impacts on the Grid and Consumers
AEIC Members Share Knowledge
“AEIC members throughout North America are responding to these challenges by leveraging government funding and incentives for upgrading the grid to meet the projected future demand for electricity to power EVs and to build out the vehicle charging network. These efforts are also supported by robust consumer education and engagement campaigns.”
SEARUC President Reflects on Regional Conference
SEARUC
“We must find ways into resources that provide baseload power. If we can define a real path to the future, perhaps we can slow down the transition to where we can protect the consumer, not just residential consumers but the commercial and industrial consumers, and keep the economy flowing.”
Michael Howard on an Equitable Global Transition
Humanizing Energy
“Our relationship with energy is the story of humanity. It’s about people’s lives, economic well-being, futures, and the health and well-being of our planet.”
CEO Roundtable at EEI 2023
Edison Electric Institute
Excerpts from the premier session of the Edison Electric Institute’s annual convention, the CEO Roundtable, including Ameren Executive Chair Warner Baxter, Edison International CEO Pedro Pizarro, and Portland General Electric CEO Maria Pope.