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Multiple Key Roles at New York PSC

New York PSC

“We constantly take on new challenges and opportunities, including achieving a clean electric grid by 2040, new regulatory models like utility thermal energy networks, and building out of the transmission system to meet the state’s goals.”

Delivering New Nuclear of Various Sizes

BWXT Advanced Tech.

“We’re focused on developing new systems. We see ourselves as a manufacturing corporation and that distinguishes us, as BWXT manufactures two to three nuclear reactors a year for the U.S. Navy. We also manufacture nuclear fuel and heavy components for the Canadian nuclear sector.”

21st Century Energy Service Companies

NAESCO

“Normally, nonelected officials can’t obligate the public to a loan payment, but the enabling legislation allows them to do that, as long as the project is set up so there’s sufficient savings to cover the note payment, and the third-party ESCO guarantees that savings, such that the budget is never impacted.”

Utility CEOs on 'Tightrope' at NARUC Summer Summit

NARUC

PUF brings a look at a General Session that was divided into four panels, with the title, “The Tightrope: Utility CEOs’ Balancing Act.” In those four panels, utility CEOs faced Commissioners and a Consumer Advocate to discuss how they balance new resource investments and grid modernization, while ensuring reliability and reasonable rates. The CEOs grappled with tough questions, including how decisions are made concerning how and when to operationalize new initiatives, and whether communication and engagement levels are adequate.