Virtual Power Plants and the Regulator's Dilemma, Part 2
VPPs
“As the demand for sustainable solutions and concern for affordability grow, VPPs offer a promising path to a more affordable, resilient, decentralized, and cleaner energy system.”
Law & Lawyers
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.”
Congress' ADVANCE Act on Nuclear Regulation Reform
Balch and Bingham
“A key part of this act is to maintain and promote leadership of the United States and U.S. companies across the world as nuclear energy continues to develop.”
Electric Utility Innovation in Ghana, Pakistan, Jamaica, Dominican Republic
Modernizing Systems to Thrive
“The need to modernize and adopt innovative solutions remains critical for these utilities to thrive. Embracing digital transformation and investing in sustainable technologies will ensure they stay competitive and meet evolving consumer demands.”
Some Great Teams of Utility Innovators
Fortnightly Top Innovators
Out of 88 nominations, 23 teams earned Fortnightly Top Innovators awards.
FCC's Newest Open Internet Order, Part 1
Information or Telecom?
“Given the criticality of the Internet, it is important that regulators, service providers, investors, and anyone who is impacted by the Internet understand what the FCC did.”
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.
Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO
Picture Energy
Speakers showcased technologies and solutions to reduce carbon emissions, save households money, improve the economy, build resilience, and protect U.S. security interests at the 27th Annual expo, hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses.
Portland General Electric: Steam Casing Leak Repair
Top Innovators
Bertha Lamme Top Innovator for Generation: “We did some trial and error in the beginning to prove our concept. There was a lot of creep damage to the steam casing,
so that added another challenge.”