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NARUC Regional Meetings: Sarah Freeman

MARC

“In January of 2025, we’ll be hosting that educational meeting in Oklahoma City because our MARC colleague and good friend Bob Anthony will be ending his term with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission as the longest-serving Commissioner in the country.”
Byline: 

Sarah Freeman with Paul Kjellander

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Tri-State G&T Highlights Three Initiatives

Flexibility, Solar, Reliability

“Tri-State’s members, including distribution cooperatives and public power districts across four states, will have increased flexibility to self-supply more power through a Bring Your Own Resource program filed with FERC on June 7. If approved, members would be able to supply up to 40% of their power requirements.”
Byline: 

Lee Boughey

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Grid-Enhancing Technologies

Renewable Integration

“EPRI is launching a multi-year initiative. Grid-Enhancing Technologies for a Smart Energy Transition or GET SET, is focused on expanding network capacity and maintaining grid reliability, while providing affordability, resilience, and energy security on the path to net zero.”
Byline: 

Alberto Del Rosso and Anna Lafoyiannis

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The AI-Electricity Landscape

Paths to Equitable AI and Universal Electricity Access

“In much of Europe, Asia, and North America, AI is seen as a tool to optimize energy systems and drive technological progress. Communities without reliable electricity are approaching the AI revolution differently.”
Byline: 

Lawrence Jones

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Integrated Distribution System Planning

Workshop Identifies Key Enablers to Interconnection

“AEIC’s Ops Center will provide the electric utility industry with authoritative information as a basis for decision making on local, state, and federal infrastructure investments. The Ops Center will facilitate projects that address important issues, including technology challenges, grid storage, electrification, and more. As projects are completed, the Ops Center will publish results.”
Byline: 

Elizabeth Cook

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Two Minutes on the Soapbox: Chorus of Cowbells Greeted My Last Words

From the Editor

PUF has hosted the Summer Summit Soapbox Luncheon at NARUC’s midsummer conference. It’s become an institution practically. And a beloved one at that. This summer’s edition featured two-minute speeches by the Chairs of the New York, Wyoming, and Washington Commissions, the former Chair of the Maryland Commission, and a former FERC Commissioner.
Byline: 

Steve Mitnick

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Virginia Chair the New Leader at MACRUC

MACRUC

“Even though there are differences of opinions, I try to establish common goals, with both MACRUC and NARUC. I always stress the importance of a Commissioner’s role to ensure reliable and affordable service. Also, I make sure there are opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.”
Byline: 

Jehmal Hudson

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2024 NARUC Summer Policy Summit

Picture Energy

The NARUC Summer Policy Summit convened in West Palm Beach under sunny Florida skies in July. The State Commissioners who regulate essential utility services in the public interest had a successful gathering of energy and utilities leaders to share thoughts and ideas in the face of change.
Byline: 

PUF

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PUF's Soapbox Summer Luncheon

Picture Energy

Public Utilities Fortnightly hosted its popular Summer Summit Soapbox Luncheon on at the Hilton West Palm Beach in July. Volunteers made two-minute soapbox speeches on anything related to utility regulation and policy, with humor if they chose, in prose, rhyme or song.
Byline: 

PUF

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