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Energy Affordability by the Numbers

State Data

Tables report where energy is least and most affordable in the United States. All but two states saw a decrease, and generally saw a substantial decrease, in the average residential share over the last quarter century.

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PUF

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Clean Energy Amid Wildfires: Leo Asuncion

Hawaii PUC

“100% of generation should come from renewable resources by 2045. There’re definitions of what’s considered renewable generation. We’re a finite land mass. There’s no inter-island cable. Each island needs to figure out the right mix.”

Byline:

Leo Asuncion with Paul Kjellander

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How PG&E's Simple, Affordable Model is Powering Progress

PG&E

“By combining lower operating and financing costs with a growing customer base to help share those costs, we can reduce upward pressure on rates over time.”

Byline:

Patti Poppe

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Flexible Interconnections: Smarter, Faster Way to Manage New Load

Environmental Defense Fund

“If designed well, flexible interconnection policies can help bring down utility’s capital costs by optimizing use of existing grid infrastructure and deferring grid upgrades.”

Byline:

Casey Horan

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Word is Getting Out... in Boston and Beyond

SEPA and PUF Join Forces

“The union of PUF with SEPA just makes sense. Our audiences, members, education, convenings, and dialogue share so much in common and provide incredible value to our greater energy community.”

Byline:

Sheri Givens

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Global Realities of Rising Electricity Demand

Underinvestment in Developing Economies

“Renewable energy integration and the energy mix will vary significantly among regions, resources, and societal needs. From siting and permitting to energy efficiency standards, policy has the opportunity to catalyze electrification.”

Byline:

Lawrence Jones

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Innovative Solutions to Wildfire Mitigation

AEIC Members Develop Risk Reduction Measures

“There was much robust discussion last September at AEIC’s 2024 Annual Meeting regarding preparing for and responding to wildfires. Our members will continue to build on this collaborative knowledge-sharing at this year’s Annual Meeting in Charleston in November.”

Byline:

Steve Hauser

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When Seas Turn Rough, Flexibility Becomes Even More Critical

Changes

Societies can sail in calm waters, that suddenly become unforgiving and then come back later but to a different calm. Which is good advice for all those across the utilities industry feeling rather buffeted by the present winds of change. We are all adjusting and tuning strategies to continue to carry out our central mission to serve the public interest.

Byline:

Steve Mitnick

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Twenty-Nine of the Largest Public Power Utilities

LPPC

“Our utilities are committed to fostering economic development across the nation, but we need federal policies and regulations that provide the necessary support and flexibility to make it possible.”

Byline:

Tom Falcone

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Chair Decker Reflects on Eight Years at the Commission

Oregon PUC

“We’re at a place where there’s a lot of focus on the PUC. There is a healthy conversation coming about not being able to have everything and realizing that by relying on your PUC to achieve the balance among these competing priorities, there are going to be disappointments.”

Byline:

Megan Decker with Paul Kjellander

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